Machine Operator

Description

Location: Jordan, MN

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Schedule: Monday - Friday (10am - 6pm)

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00/hour, depending on previous relevant experience

Family-owned and operated since 1995, By the Yard proudly manufactures maintenance-free outdoor furniture and accessories for families and businesses throughout the United States. From the factory to the showroom, we infuse our operations with eco-consciousness. Our furniture has been made from recycled milk jugs since day one, and we continue to focus on green initiatives to build better furniture and a better future.

Check us out at By the Yard.

Our values include:

Pride

Stewardship

Caring

Teamwork

Mutual Success

Investing in the community

Under the direction of Production Supervisor, operate machines, tools, and equipment in the Mill Room to complete orders to the highest quality. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Machine material to meet part specifications utilizing work instructions and/or patterns. 
• Ensures accurate completion of paperwork; verify part quality and quantities. 
• Setup and operate a variety of saws, drill press, CNC machines, hand drills, and other hand tools. 
• May operate forklift if certified. 
• Follow part specifications to produce machined parts.
• Remain compliant with housekeeping standards and all safety and work rules and regulations. 
• Recommends new and better processes and methods where possible to manager. 
• May perform some assembly. 
• Identify and resolve problems in an efficient manner. 

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and team members will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with By the Yard. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Due to machines/equipment used, must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Experience using tools such as a drill and screw gun. 
• Experience operating a variety of saws, drill press, CNC machines preferred but not required. 
• Perform basic mathematical and measurement calculations.
• Understand and follow written, verbal, and demonstrated directions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work closely and efficiently with fellow co-workers.
• Regular attendance according to the positions' management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

Experienced candidates will have at least two years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably in wood-working or cabinetry. Pay range is intentionally wide to accommodate candidates with varying levels of relevant woodworking, cabinetry, or machine experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand, and frequently walk, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands, fingers, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to use a step stool.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits offered:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid Life insurance and Long-term disability
• Short-term disability insurance
• 401k with company match
• Profit sharing
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Paid Time Off

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.