Moulder Operator - Millshop

Interstate + Lakeland Lumber

Job Description

Summary/Objective: The Moulder Operator position is responsible for operating wood molding equipment, maintaining production records, and communications associated with activities of equipment, product, and customer specification. They are responsible for the moulder including its condition and safe operation. Must maintain product quality and production output in accordance with company and customer standards.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to read work orders to determine profile type, machine setup procedures, and type of wood stock to be cut.
• Select and install cutting heads and all proper tooling on machine according to the pattern.
• Run wood stock through moulder and inspect for proper profile specifications.
• Make any required adjustments needed before producing order.
• Use machinery to cut wood to customer speicifications.
• Create and follow production schedules.
• Responsible for general machine/tool maintenance. Check for proper lengths and quality, change tooling when worn.
• Complete production records indicating quantity, footage produced, profiles, species, and customer identification.
• Maintain a clean/safe work area at all times.
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies:

• Ability to operate machinery safely and determine when maintenance is needed.
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude.
• Consistently meet project deadlines.
• Practical mathematic and measuring skills
• Must follow company policies, safety instructions, and wear required protective equipment.
• Able to function effectively as part of a production team.
• Dependable, works well with others, self-motivated.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience setting up and running a moulder machine
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Must be able to follow directions + follow specific work procedures/steps
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Mathematical aptitude

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to airborne particles, dust, debris, moving forklifts, noise, and vibration. Physical demands include:

Standing: Alternates between occasional and frequent standing and sitting as necessary to complete tasks performed at variable bench levels. Periods can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours consecutively.

Walking: Occasionally between work stations or to obtain parts and supplies.

Sitting: Alternates between sitting and stand as necessary to complete tasks performed at the bench level. Periods can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours. The worker will alternate between sitting and standing on a frequent, alternating between the two and the worker’s discretion.

Assembler

Lifting: May lift smaller items weighing ounces on a frequent to constant basis throughout the day (hand tools, screws, wires, etc.). May occasionally to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.

Carrying: May occasionally to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.

Pushing/Pulling: May occasionally push/pull cart with supplies for short distances with up to 30 pounds of force. The worker may use less than 10 pounds of push/pull force frequently to throughout the day while performing assembly duties (this will include pushing and pulling on pieces of the item being assembled)

Controlling: Occasional to frequent if operating Machinery.

Climbing: The worker may be required to use a flight of stairs or a step stool on an occasional basis.

Balancing: Within normal limits.

Bending/Stooping: Occasionally at waist level, if retrieving a dropped item. The worker may slightly bend at the neck level on an occasional frequent basis while working on products.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-time, Non-Exempt. Monday - Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Weinig Moulder: 1 year (Preferred)
• Millshop: 1 year (Preferred)
• Trim carpentry: 1 year (Preferred)
• a 6 head Moulder: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person