Woodworking Machine Setter, Operator, and TenderWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Woodworking Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender to set up, operate, adjust, and monitor computerized and manual woodworking machinery used to manufacture precision wood components. This position is responsible for preparing machines for production, selecting and installing appropriate cutting and sanding tools, making machine adjustments, feeding materials, monitoring operations, and ensuring finished products meet established specifications and quality standards. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and correct machine setup or production issues to maintain consistent product quality.
Requirements:
Ability to set up, operate, and monitor computerized and manual woodworking machinery.
Ability to read and follow work orders, production instructions, measurements, and product specifications.
Adjust machine tables or cutting devices, and set controls on machines to produce specified cuts or operations.
Start machines, adjust controls, and make trial cuts to ensure that machinery is operating properly.
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize defects or deviations from specifications.
Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
Ability to work independently while maintaining established production.
Ability to read and follow work orders, production instructions, measurements, and product specifications.
Ability to use hand tools for machine setup, alignment, adjustment, and minor corrections.
Ability to select appropriate tooling based on material, machine operation, and finished-product requirements.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift 50lbs. Ability to stand and move throughout the production area for extended periods. Ability to bend, reach, lift, and handle wood materials and components. Skutchi Designs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
