Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

J. Gibson McIlvain Company has been providing high quality wood products since 1798 and is a trusted and well-known name and hardwood authority in the lumber business. As the Importer of Record, Lumber yard, and Architectural Millwork House we have total quality control throughout the entire supply chain from the forest anywhere in the world all the way to your job site. With centuries of experience, we are a powerful supplier of both domestic and imported, exotic hardwood lumber such as Teak, Sapele, Genuine Mahogany, Black Walnut, and Ipe. J. Gibson McIlvain is more than just materials and with our comprehensive architectural millwork facility, we offer custom millwork services from interior trim and cabinetry to exterior siding, pergolas, and furniture.

Job Description
The Machine Operator/Moulder Operator functions as an integral part of the Lumber Mill Production Team, and is responsible for, and has the authority for, setting up and operating a group of machines and making necessary adjustments or mechanical repairs to the machines and auxiliary equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Additional responsibilities include quality checks, routine & periodic maintenance, and housekeeping.

Job Responsibilities

• Take off previously run heads and install new profile heads for processing of current order.
• Have raw lumber stock in back of Moulder to start manufacturing as soon as Moulder is set up.
• Inspect all material manufactured through Moulder for quality of finish, accuracy of profile and size (net) required.
• Defect cut from exit side of Moulder defects that are not acceptable to customer.
• Put correct footages on mill tickets and if shortage occurs, check with Mill Supervisor for restocking needs.
• Keep customer mill sample for reference as well as samples from beginning of most current run.
• Take care of necessary paperwork – time, footage shipped, footage laid out and reason for layout.
• Strive to meet production target of 25,000 LF per day. (2 Moulders: Weinig PowerMat P1200 and Weinig UniMat)
• Make sure Moulder has normal maintenance procedures performed as needed.
• Notify Mill Supervisor if there should be any major maintenance needed or performed.
• As part of the mill team, you are obligated to customers and your co-workers to perform to the highest of standards.

• GED or High school diploma
• Reliable transportation
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
• Basic knowledge of general labor and safe work practices
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work outdoors, year-round regardless of weather elements
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication skills
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana) and math assessment