CAREERS

Machine Operator - Cabinets (Swing Shift) (Tacoma, WA)

Pay: $18-22/hr 
Schedule: M-F | 12:30-9pm 

Join the innovative team at Frontier Door and Cabinet as a Machine Operator, specializing in cabinet manufacturing for multi-family residential, single-family residential, and commercial projects. Operating within our cabinets department at our manufacturing facility in Tacoma, WA, you’ll play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring that cabinet components meet the highest standards of quality and precision. This position entails working on a swing shift schedule to meet production demands effectively.

FLSA: Hourly

Reports to: Production Manager

Date: February 2024

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Feed material through machines or “catch” material and stack them accordingly using rollers
  • Follow instructions from more experienced employees to operate machines, hold or supply materials and tools, and load and unload items from machines and assembly lines
  • Keep manufacturing areas free of debris
  • Use of hand tools, power tools, staple gun, glue gun throughout the workday
  • Set out or put away tools to keep area neat for safety
  • Locate parts, tag them with identifying text and numbers, and record information such as gauge readings, products produced and manufacturing times
  • Assist with quality control by reporting defective products or equipment malfunctions to higher-level employees, and if necessary, assist with any fixes
  • Follow all safety requirements
  • Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum of 3-6 months of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Previous experience with tools and/or industrial machines preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Proficiency in basic mathematics and the ability to read a tape measure accurately.
  • Demonstrated situational awareness in detecting any deviations in the functioning of the machine, ensuring prompt resolution of issues.
  • Ability to understand, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Commitment to prioritizing safety at all times while working in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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.

  • Ability to stand throughout the shift and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Lifting up to 50-70 lbs may be required.
  • Use of hands to operate machines and tools, as well as to handle and stack materials

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role is based at our manufacturing facility in Tacoma, WA. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, with a focus on meeting production demands while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. As a swing shift position, flexibility in scheduling is required to accommodate production needs.

Safety Equipment:

Frontier Door and Cabinet’s Safety Program and all established safety rules must be followed, and equipment used where required.  This will include safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection (when needed) while on the production floor. 

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