Moulder/Machine Operator

Description

CWK Associates Located in Longmont, CO is the affiliate company of Digifabshop out of Albany, NY. CWK is hiring for a Moulder/Machine Operator.

The Moulder/Machine Operator will work in the Mill to produce and deliver quality and accurate products to the shop team. At times, may be required to assist the Shop team members on the Bench as production demands.

This position will be posted for 30 days.

Location: This position is located in Longmont, CO – onsite work is required

Pay: $20-$28 / hour

Individual compensation is based on various factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. 

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Review shop work order for hours budgeted approved materials and schedule.
• Understand how the project will phase through the different production departments, Mill equipment and the expectations of the deliverables.
• Understand the milestones established for the project.
• Review the machining SK drawings and/or models for materials and tooling to be used and compare geometry to the finished parts.

Production: Produce projects with efficiency, quality and to our standards.

• Experience with Moulder Setup and change overs.
• Experience in ripping, moulding, sanding, and shaping in Custom Millwork/Manufacturing
• Inspect parts for quality and finish.
• Understand proper tooling set up, measuring, and calibration.
• Understand what tooling is available and notify Mill Manager if tooling breaks, needs sharpening, or needs to be ordered.
• Use calipers, depth gauges, tape measures, etc. to verify raw materials as well as finish parts for dimensional accuracy.
• Follow machine established guidelines to insert and safely secure tooling.
• Check tool holders, collets, and collet nuts for wear or damage.
• Keep tool holders and related parts clean and free from resin build up.
• Learn to manually run tool measuring programs to verify tool length and diameter.
• Understand how to run the routine to automatically measure tool length and diameter.
• Woodworking Techniques
• Understand operational order of milling (crosscut before ripping, etc.)
• Develop an understanding as to how different materials machine.  (I.E. Solid surface, hardwoods, softwoods, composite materials) Mill Captain will provide guidance.
• Understand the equipment’s capabilities and how to efficiently produce product.

Requirements

3 - 5 years experience as a Moulder, with Machine setup 

Proficiency in woodworking techniques, machinery, and tools.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.

Strong attention to detail and precision.

Knowledge of wood types, finishes, and joinery methods.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Safety-conscious mindset.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to lift to 50 lbs. frequently and repeatedly.

The ability to stand continuously for up to 2 hours at a time.

Visual Acuity

Manual Dexterity

Lifting, carrying, moving things, standing, reaching, crouching, kneeling.