Rip Saw Operator
Summary
Operates rip saw machinery in a lumber mill to cut wood to precise specifications, ensuring quality and safety while meeting production goals.
A Carter Custom Millwork Rip Saw Operator is responsible for operating rip saw machinery to cut lumber along the grain to precise specifications, ensuring high-quality components are produced for further processing. Projects involve standard setups and routine production tasks. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.
Requirements:
- Familiarity with rip saws and knowledge of safe operating procedures
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, mill, or lumber environment is preferred
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks with precision
- Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions
- Proficiency in standard measurements (inches, fractions, decimals, etc.)
- Capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work in loud environment (hearing safety equipment is provided)
- Strong team collaboration skills
- Sawing:
- Responsible for gathering materials needed to perform job according to requirements.
- Reads cut sheets to determine the amount, size and grade of material that needs cut.
- Set up and calibrate rip saw machines to ensure accurate, consistent cuts
- Ensures a quality product is produced.
- Maintains inventory by providing an accurate count of products.
- Manages an equipment servicing schedule.
- Meets daily, weekly and team related production goals.
- Responsible for loading and unloading semi flat beds on a daily basis.
- Safety
- Follow all safety protocols when operating rip saws and handling materials
- Acknowledges and reports any defects or safety issues to supervisor immediately.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns promptly
- Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- Company-match 401(k)
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Vendor incentives
- Room for growth; we promote from within!
- Military encouraged to apply!