1st and 2nd Shift Panel Saw Machine Operator

Panel Saw Machine Operator

The Panel Saw Operator operates the panel saw. This individual should be familiar with its safety features and guidelines. Has a keen eye for quality. It also involves the upkeep and maintenance of the entire panel saw area. This Individual will also coordinate and work closely with the upcoming shift to determine any needs that may arise regarding changeover.

Essential Functions:

• Starts up and shuts down the machine.
• Understands the programing of the panel saw along with how to locate and maneuver the programs needed to operate the machine.
• Understands the machines codes or is able to learn this.
• Changes blades and able to re-order blades or sharpen blades.
• Communicates with QA and Lead to review parts or quality issues.
• Works with QA and Lead to eliminate scrap production.
• Conducts basic maintenance on the panel saw.
• Is familiar with all emergency shut offs and stops or resets.
• Understands and follows the enhanced dispatch list.
• Enters in ECO's and puts in maintenance requests.
• Understands and follows all lock out procedures.
• Presence in the workplace is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent understanding of the metric system as well as the metric tools necessary to operate the machine.
• Excellent communication skills required to ensure communication between shifts.
• Ability to read CAD drawing preferred.
• Prior CNC experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of our support system, i.e. Fourth Shift.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language for safety purposes in an understandable manner.

Working Conditions:

Our production environment is typical for wood manufacturing and includes a variety of environmental elements including loud noise, dust, and aromas. While this is an indoor operation, temperatures will vary with the outdoor temperature and some areas of the shop may be hot or cold. Worker may be subject to vibration. Worker is subject to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles and/or heat.

Physical Requirements:

Production positions are physically demanding and may be strenuous. They are standing positions and include frequent walking, lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. There are a lot of body movements, including extending arms, grasping with hands, and flexing of wrists. There may be a lot of bending and twisting. Each position requires ongoing rotations of movements and workers must have the physicality to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull up to 150 lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

ABOUT JONTI-CRAFT:

Since 1979, Jonti-Craft has been the leading manufacturer of children's furniture to create spaces that engage, inspire, and protect young learners. We design and craft over 4,000 pieces to furnish learning spaces from small centers to libraries, special learning areas to classrooms of all sizes. You can typically find our products in schools, daycare centers, churches, doctor's waiting rooms, and many other environments.

In addition to working hard to produce quality products, Jonti-Craft's top priority is creating an excellent working environment and having a superior company culture. Our employees are dedicated, and we want to provide a place where they enjoy coming to work. Jonti-Craft is a company that offers advancement opportunities along with a clean and safe working environment. In addition to top salaries and a full program of benefits, we like to reward employees with fun giveaways, contests, and appreciation meals. We're excited that you are interested in joining our team!