Machine Operator

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.Your Impact Starts the Day You Do!What We Need:We are looking for a Machine Operator to join our Gunlocke team in Wayland, NY! What You Will Do:Operate woodworking machinesInspects the quality of all work.Makes machine adjustments to ensure satisfactory production.Inspects work for defects and machined parts to ensure job specifications are maintained.May pull required fixtures, holding devices and material.May insert tools in tool holders or install pre-set tools in machine.May set tools as necessary. May adjust tool travel distance.May input required program intructions.Selects, set up, installs, and adjusts saw blades, cutter heads, and boring bits using hand tools and rule. Starts machine and makes trial cut.Operates machines to saw (variety saw); smooth and shape wood parts; trim (double end trim) to cut tenons and mortises (tenon machine); to bore holes (boring machine); to cut slots, grooves, and designs in wood stock (router).May use contour bander to add edging.Counts and records production and stacks material uniformly on shop truck.What You Have:Ability to consistently meet high quality/quantity performance standards. Must comply with company rules, regulations, and safety practicesAbility to work in a factory environment that may incur temperature fluctuations averaging around 50 degrees in the winter and 100+ degrees in the summer months.Exposure to dust, fumes, and noise. Fast paced work environment driven by standard production goals based on customer demand. Ability to work up to 10-hour days as the schedule dictates.

Created: 2025-04-10