Production Worker – Wood Manufacturing

L.J. Smith Stair Systems | NOVO Building Products

Pay: $21.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time

Build Your Career in Manufacturing!

L.J. Smith Stair Systems, part of NOVO Building Products, is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Production Workers to join our manufacturing team!

If you enjoy working with your hands, operating machinery, and taking pride in producing quality products, this could be a great opportunity for you.

As a Production Worker, you'll help manufacture high-quality wood stair components using specialized woodworking equipment and tools. You'll be responsible for safely operating machinery, maintaining production standards, and ensuring products meet quality specifications.

What You'll Do

• Set up, adjust, and operate woodworking equipment, including drill presses, lathes, routers, planers, shapers, and wood-nailing machines.

• Manufacture wood stair components using hand tools, production machinery, and CNC equipment.

• Read work orders and product specifications to determine materials, machine setups, and production requirements.

• Measure and inspect products using tape measures, calipers, gauges, and templates to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Inspect materials before and after production to identify defects.

• Monitor production output, equipment downtime, and material waste.

• Accurately record production activity using computer systems and written documentation.

• Identify and report equipment maintenance needs or performance concerns.

• Follow all safety procedures, including proper machine guarding and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Assist with training new employees and supporting other production departments as needed.

• Work overtime, alternate shifts, or weekends when business needs require.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.