Machine Operator

• Woodshop 418 Old Neighborhood Road, Kingston, NY 12401 $22
• $24 an hour
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Indeed Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Gang Rip Saw Operator & Lumber Yard Assistant to join our woodshop team. In this role, your primary responsibility will be staging, sizing, and ripping rough lumber to precise dimensions to feed our moulder operations. You will also play a key role in our lumber yard and material handling operations—operating a forklift, managing incoming lumber inventory, loading/unloading delivery trucks, assisting customers with lumber orders, and keeping our shop running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities Saw Operation & Milling Prep:

Set up, adjust, and operate the gang rip saw to cut lumber to exact specifications and tight tolerances. Read and interpret daily cut lists and production schedules to determine material requirements. Prioritize cut sequences based on moulder schedules and job completion deadlines. Inspect ripped stock for straightness, defects, and dimensional accuracy before sending it downline to the moulder.

Lumber Handling & Yard Operations:

Safely operate a forklift to stage lumber bunks for milling and retrieve material from storage. Unload incoming delivery trucks and load outgoing flatbeds/trucks. Stage, pull, and load lumber orders for visiting retail or commercial customers. Inspect, measure, and mark incoming lumber bundles upon arrival. Consolidate lumber piles and properly stack/organize stock in designated yard and warehouse racks.

Shop Support:

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace around saws and lumber storage areas. Assist team members with general shop duties, material staging, and cleanup as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

Prior experience operating a gang rip saw, straight-line rip saw, or related woodshop machinery is strongly preferred. Experience in a lumber yard, millwork facility, or cabinet shop is a plus.

Equipment Skills:

Demonstrated ability to safely operate a forklift (certification preferred, or ability to get certified on-site). Attention to

Detail:

Ability to accurately read a tape measure down to 1/32", interpret cut lists, and follow specific milling instructions with minimal error.

Prioritization Skills:

Ability to look at daily shop schedules, determine what needs to be finished first, and organize your cut queue accordingly.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to repeatedly lift, flip, and carry heavy boards and lumber bundles (typically 50-75+ lbs) throughout an 8-hour shift.

Work Ethic:

Strong listening skills, reliable attendance, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the moulder operator.

Pay:

$22.00

• $24.

00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave

Work Location:

In person