Position Summary

We are seeking reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented individuals to join our wood manufacturing and assembly team.

The Wood Cutting & Assembly Operator is responsible for cutting, measuring, sorting, stacking, and assembling wooden components according to established production specifications and structural designs.

This position involves operating wood-cutting equipment, using hand tools, assembling wooden structures with metal connector plates, inspecting finished products, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Ideal candidates should have basic math skills, the ability to accurately read a tape measure in inches, good attention to detail, and the physical ability to perform demanding manufacturing tasks.

Available Shifts & Work Schedule

Second Shift:

• Workdays: Monday – Friday

• Start Time: 4:00 PM

• End Time: 1:00 AM (following day)

• No scheduled overtime or Saturday work.

Required Workwear & Tools:

• Work boots.

• Weather-appropriate clothing.

• Tape measure.

• Hammer.

• Belt-mounted hammer holder.

Key Responsibilities

Wood Cutting & Preparation

• Measure and cut wooden boards and components according to predetermined structural designs and production specifications.

• Operate wood-cutting machinery safely and efficiently while following established operating procedures.

• Use a tape measure to verify accurate dimensions and proper cuts.

• Sort and stack cut wooden components according to size and intended use.

• Identify defective, damaged, or incorrectly cut pieces and separate them from acceptable materials.

• Maintain organized storage and staging areas for processed wooden components.

Wood Assembly & Production

• Select appropriate wooden components according to required measurements and structural designs.

• Position and arrange wooden pieces on assembly tables according to production specifications.

• Use metal connector plates to join wooden components and create assembled structures.

• Use a hammer to manually position and secure metal connector plates before final pressing.

• Operate or assist with roller-press machinery to ensure connector plates are securely embedded into assembled wooden structures.

• Inspect assembled components to verify proper measurements, alignment, and assembly quality.

• Follow production instructions to maintain consistent quality and efficiency.

Material Handling & Labeling

• Use authorized hydraulic material-handling equipment to move assembled structures to designated stacking and transportation areas.

• Safely organize and stack finished products.

• Use computer systems to generate production labels.

• Label wooden components and assembled products according to size, specifications, and intended use.

• Maintain accurate identification and organization of materials throughout the production process.

General Production & Safety

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized workstations.

• Follow all established manufacturing procedures and workplace safety requirements.

• Properly use required tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Report equipment malfunctions, defective materials, and unsafe conditions to supervisors.

• Assist with general cleaning and maintenance of production areas.

• Perform outdoor maintenance duties, including snow shoveling during winter months, as assigned.

• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.

• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure, including measurements in inches.

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and measurement calculations.

• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions.

• Familiarity with basic hand tools, particularly hammers and measuring tapes.

• Ability to work safely around manufacturing machinery and equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

• Good teamwork and communication skills.

• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

• Willingness to learn manufacturing procedures and equipment operation.

• Ability to work the assigned first- or second-shift schedule.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach, carry, and climb as required by job duties.

• Ability to perform repetitive physical movements throughout the workday.

• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools and handle wooden components.

• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor production environments.

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including cold, heat, and moisture.

• Ability to safely perform physically demanding production activities.

Safety & Quality Expectations

• Follow all workplace safety policies and equipment operating procedures.

• Use required protective equipment and appropriate workwear.

• Maintain accurate measurements and consistent assembly quality.

• Follow established production specifications and structural designs.

• Identify and report defective materials or unsafe conditions.

• Keep production areas clean and organized.

• Work efficiently to meet daily production requirements.

Additional Information

Required Items: Work boots, weather-appropriate clothing, tape measure, hammer, and belt-mounted hammer holder.