Machine Operator - Swing Shift

Swing Shift
Schedule: 12:30pm-9:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY
Join the innovative team at Frontier Door and Cabinet as a Machine Operator, specializing in cabinet manufacturing for multi-family residential, single-family residential, and commercial projects. Operating within our cabinets department at our manufacturing facility in Tacoma, WA, you'll play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring that cabinet components meet the highest standards of quality and precision. This position entails working on a Swing Shift schedule to meet production demands effectively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Feed material through machines or “catch” material and stack them accordingly using rollers
• Follow instructions from more experienced employees to operate machines, hold or supply materials and tools, and load and unload items from machines and assembly lines
• Keep manufacturing areas free of debris
• Use of hand tools, power tools, staple gun, glue gun throughout the workday
• Set out or put away tools to keep area neat for safety
• Locate parts, tag them with identifying text and numbers, and record information such as gauge readings, products produced and manufacturing times
• Assist with quality control by reporting defective products or equipment malfunctions to higher-level employees, and if necessary, assist with any fixes
• Follow all safety requirements
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 3-6 months related experience and/or training
• Previous experience with tools and/or industrial machines preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic mathematics
• Proficiency in reading a tape measure
• Utilize situational awareness in detecting any deviation in the functioning of the machine
• Ability to understand read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ensuring that safety is always top priority while working

COMPETENCIES

• Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing approximately 8-10 hours, 5 days a week, depending on business need, may be required to work 6 days/week depending on business need
• Fine motor abilities are needed to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Specific vision abilities might be required by this job that include close vision, particularly reading that may be very fine print
• Regular twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, pivoting, and moving or lifting 10-15 pounds
• Employees will frequently lift and/or move 10-25 pounds while occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Conveyance systems and rollers are available to move pieces

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment
• Exposed to vibration from machines
• Noise level is loud and ear protection is available
• Employees may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace
• Sawdust is always present and eye protection is always required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person