Timesaver Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Timesaver Machine Operator

Reggio Registers @ Renovation Brands

About This Position:

Renovation Brands is looking for a detail-oriented Timesaver Machine Operator to join the manufacturing team for our Reggio Registers brand. In this role, you will safely operate a Timesaver wide-belt sanding machine and related equipment to sand, deburr, and finish metal components to precise specifications, playing a direct role in the quality and craftsmanship our customers count on. This is a hands-on production position suited to someone with mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, who takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality work as part of a collaborative team.

• Location: Leominster, MA. On-site.
• Reports to: Director of Operations.
• Hourly Rate: $19.00 - $22.00 p/hr (experience & interview performance will determine actual number within the range).
• Shift: Mon-Fri, Full-time, 7:00am – 3:30pm, eligible for overtime pay as applicable.

What You’ll Do:

Production Responsibilities - 

• Safely operate and monitor the Timesaver wide-belt sander to process steel and metal components.
• Operate drill equipment to drill, ream, or tap holes per blueprints, work orders, or specifications.
• Set up and adjust machine settings (belt, grit, feed speed, pressure) based on material and required finish.
• Load, position, and unload metal parts safely while maintaining proper material flow.
• Sand, grind, and deburr parts, removing mill scale, weld discoloration, and surface imperfections.
• Inspect finished parts for thickness, surface finish, flatness, hole accuracy, and overall quality.
• Adjust settings during production to maintain quality and minimize scrap and rework.
• Change belts, bits, and tooling; perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and adjustments.
• Recognize and report equipment issues, excessive wear, or quality problems.
• Maintain a clean work area and properly handle scrap and debris.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable work instructions.

Quality Responsibilities –

The Timesaver Operator is responsible for ensuring that processed material meets the specified requirements, including:

• Overall surface appearance
• Surface smoothness and consistency
• Required material thickness
• Flatness
• Removal of burrs and sharp edges
• Accuracy of drilled hole size, depth, and placement per specifications
• Removal of mill scale or surface imperfections
• Consistency between parts
• Proper preparation for subsequent operations such as welding, painting, or powder coating

Safety Requirements – 

Follow all machine-specific safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.

• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, and other PPE specified for the operation.
• Never bypass machine guards, interlocks, or safety devices.
• Use proper material-handling techniques when loading and unloading steel.
• Securely clamp or fixture parts before drilling to prevent spinning, and keep hands clear of the rotating drill bit and chuck.
• Be aware of pinch points, rotating equipment, moving belts, drill chucks/bits, and sharp metal edges.
• Maintain a clean work area to minimize slip, trip, fire, and dust hazards.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous Timesaver or wide-belt sander experience.
• Experience working with wood, steel, or other sheet-metal products.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operation.
• Ability to read basic measurements using a tape measure, caliper, micrometer, or other measuring equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• High attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a production team. 
• Experience with grinding, deburring, sanding, or surface preparation.
• Previous experience in a metal-fabrication or machine-shop environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, bend, and lift more than 50 lbs. repeatedly each day.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, push, and pull parts and part containers.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time each day.

Candidate Experience: 

• Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is very important to us at Renovation Brands. For transparency, our interview process varies in length, depending on the position and appropriate number of interview stages. 

• Collaboration is a key proponent of success at Renovation Brands, which is on display during our interview process for a number of positions where it is common to have members of our Senior Leadership Team as well as your future manager partake as Interviewers. This provides candidates with immediate facetime and rapport building. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage:

• Candidate Use of AI - We recognize that AI tools can be helpful in preparing for your job search. While you're welcome to use AI for research and preparation, all assessments, applications, and interviews should reflect your own experience, skills, and ideas. We want to get to know the real you.

• Renovation Brands Use of AI - Renovation Brands uses AI tools to support our hiring process. AI-assisted outputs are always reviewed by a qualified member of our talent team before any decisions are made. No rejection, advancement, or offer decision is made by AI alone.

About Renovation Brands:

Home is one of the most sacred places, where everything is more personal and where memories are made. At Renovation Brands, we have a tremendous opportunity to create engaging experiences and lasting relationships with our consumers. 

Our focus is on creating design-rich home improvement product offerings via Ecommerce that offer innovation that matters to consumers and enhances not only their environment and aesthetics but also the way they live.

Commitment to Diversity: 

At Renovation Brands, we value an inclusive, transparent work environment where every voice is heard. We embrace our differences and believe that when you feel welcomed, valued, and empowered, it drives innovation and strengthens our culture.

As we grow, bringing on great talent is key to achieving our mission. From California to New York, our diverse team collaborates on groundbreaking Ecommerce projects nationwide. We believe our diversity makes us stronger and better equipped to serve customers globally.

Our Benefits:

At Renovation Brands, we have you covered when it comes to our comprehensive Benefits Package, including: 

• Competitive Base Salary in line with market expectations
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with 4% employer match dollar for dollar
• Paid vacation allocated by position, and numerous paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Days (based on applicable state laws)
• Employee Discount program across all brands at a price of 10%-20% above cost
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Referral Program w/Monetary Bonus
• Discounts through LifeMart

Our Mission:

Empowering our customers to bring their visions to life.

Our Culture & Values:

Our employees are our most precious resource. We want to create an environment where people build on each other’s ideas, are empowered within their roles to drive growth, and use our consumer insight tools to better serve all of our constituents. 

Our foundation is supported by five (5) core values that serve as pillars of our culture: 

• Empower the Customer – This is about their vision, not ours. 
• Think big. Move fast – We sprint when others stroll. 
• We’re a team first –  Period. 
• Fearlessly Transparent –  Robust debate, wholehearted respect, and commitment required. 
• Do’ers Not Dreamers – We get more done with a match than other companies do with a blowtorch. 

Our Brands:

American Tin Ceilings | Reggio Registers | Baseboarders | RTA Cabinet Store | Electric Fireplaces Direct | Mantels Direct | Trueform Concrete & Blendhouse | Cast & Bevel | Vent Covers Unlimited | Madelyn Carter

Visit us @  RenovationBrands.com & on LinkedIn @  Renovation Brands - LinkedIn