Machine Operator - Tenon

Summary Job Description

This position is required to set up, operate and feed Tenon Machine and machine furniture parts.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to identify wood species such as maple, ash, mahogany and walnut
• Required to setup, feed and operate the Tenon machine
• Trims, notches, rabs, groves or otherwise cuts furniture parts on the Tenon machine
• Makes basic visual inspection of parts and discards those with obvious defects
• Checks first piece run and spot checks whenever operating machine to validate specifications
• Counts parts and records quantities on work sheet
• Sets up and makes adjustments required during run
• Pushes finished product to next operation
• Required to use a tape measure to verify measurements on the wood
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties assigned

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience running a Tenon machine in the manufacture of wood products

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting throughout the day
• Frequent repetitive motions requiring grasping, pushing, and pulling
• Occasional reaching at, above, or below shoulder level
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently; rarely up to 75 lbs.