Wood Machine Operator jobs in Great Falls, MT

SmartLam North America is a leader in manufacturing engineered wood.

Our Northwest production facility is in Columbia Falls, Montana. With over 120,000 square feet of manufacturing space capacity, this plant provides factory precision, product testing and quality control. As first-to-market producers of CLT, we offer cutting-edge manufacturing processes that have been tested over the past 10 years. Certified by ANSI/APA, our facility meets all the requirements to achieve PRG 320 product certification.

We are growing and added a new Glulam plant with 19,800 square feet, APA certified, and geared for production.

We invite you to visit our website at www.smartlam.com/projects-2/. We are changing the world one board a time. WE ARE MASS TIMBER!

Offer Full Benefits Package: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Personal Time Off (8 hours at start. Earn up to 80 hrs. in the first year, and up to 5 weeks), Matching 401K, & 9 Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life.

Hourly Rate: $21.00/Hr. – $ 25/Hr. D.O.E.

1st Shift: M-Th, 6:00am - 4:30pm

2nd Shift: M-Th, 4:00pm - 2:30am (($1.00 shift differential after training completed)

Description:

The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks including set up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Operator will work in a small group setting (2- 7 other employees). The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to ensure they meet specifications, making adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. Will train. Day shift and Evening shift openings.

Machine centers openings include:

• Finger Jointer
• CLT Press
• Sander
• CNC
• Planer

Duties and Responsibilities: (Will Train)

• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Set up, operate, and monitor a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• Troubleshoot issues and perform minor maintenance
• Follow SOP’s to ensure quality products are produced
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Cross train in other machine centers
• Cross train other operators

Preferred Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred but not required)
• Mechanical Skills (Preferred but not required)
• Previous machine operator experience in a manufacturing facility. (Preferred but not required)
• Basic computer skills (Preferred but not required)
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to work different shifts (Preferred not necessarily requires)
• Self-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision
• Reliable individual with an excellent time and attendance record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10

Work Location: In person