Machine Operator, Fri - Sun Full-time

Location: Shakopee, MN

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: Weekend Production Supervisor

Schedule: Friday - Sunday, 6am - 6pm

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00/hour with $2.00 shift differential, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Company paid Life insurance and Long-term disability, Short-term disability insurance, 401k with company match, Profit sharing, Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance, Paid Time Off

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Family-owned and operated since 1995, By the Yard proudly manufactures maintenance-free outdoor furniture and accessories for families and businesses throughout the United States. From the factory to the showroom, we infuse our operations with eco-consciousness. Our furniture has been made from recycled milk jugs since day one, and we continue to focus on green initiatives to build better furniture and a better future. Check us out at www.bytheyard.net

Our values include:

Pride

Stewardship

Caring

Teamwork

Mutual Success

Investing in the community

Under the direction of the supervisor, operate machines, tools, and equipment in the Mill Room to complete orders to the highest quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Machine material to meet part specifications utilizing work instructions and/or patterns.
• Ensures accurate completion of paperwork; verify part quality and quantities.
• Setup and operate a variety of saws, drill press, CNC machines, hand drills and other hand tools.
• May operate forklift if certified.
• Follow part specifications to produce machined parts by setting up and operating a CNC machine.
• Follows all work orders provided by management.
• Remains compliant with housekeeping standards and all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Recommends new and better processes, and methods where possible to manager.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and debris free work area.
• May perform some assembly.
• Must have the ability to identify and resolve problems in an efficient manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and team members will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with By the Yard.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Experience using tools and equipment.

· Perform basic mathematical calculations.

· Understand and follow written, verbal and demonstrated directions.

· Must have the ability to work closely and efficiently with fellow co-workers.

· Must have great organizational skills and be able to multi-task.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Must have strong knowledge of quality production.

· General knowledge of and ability to use a computer.

· Must have strong knowledge of quality production.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· 2 years or more relevant production or manufacturing experience.

· Previous experience operating a variety of saws, drill press, CNC machines, hand drills and other hand tools.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand, and frequently walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands, fingers, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and product. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.