Router Operator

The Router Operator is responsible for the setup, programming, and safe operation of the router machine to produce high-quality cabinet parts. This role includes loading and unloading materials, performing quality checks, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the router to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on the router (e.g., bits, drills)      to ensure optimal efficiency; promptly notify Facilities Maintenance of any issues.
• Inspect and maintain the dust collector and gravity box for proper operation.
• Read and interpret technical drawings to program the router for accurate cabinet part production.
• Cut t-mold grooves and table saw supports as required.
• Operate a forklift to assist with unloading and storing delivered supplies.
• Organize and store all materials in designated areas for easy access.
• Support the “second ops” process as needed to maintain a smooth production flow.
• Notify the router programmer when additional materials are required.
• Perform quality control checks on all cabinet parts after router and second ops to      ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
• Stack completed cabinet parts on carts in the correct order for assembly.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Clean and maintain the work area at the end of each shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment

• 100% manufacturing environment.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and loud noise levels.

Materials & Equipment Utilized

• Router, forklift, small hand tools, power tools, and a computer.

Education & Training

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or
• Three to six months of related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong mathematical skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions,      decimals, percentages, ratios, and basic graph interpretation.
• Problem-solving skills, including data collection, fact analysis, and interpretation of technical instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Forklift Operator Certification required.
• Experience with small hand tools, power tools, troubleshooting, and mechanical problem-solving.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands for handling materials, reach with arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.