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About Woodgrain:
Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.
Starting Salary: 17.00
Employment Type: Hourly FT
Work Environment: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Job Summary:
The Gesso Operator plays a vital role in the production of door frames, flat jambs, and brick mold by operating a machine that is used for the application of a gesso coating to the various products. The proper application of the gesso coating will reduce defects and improve the finish on the product.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Setup and operate equipment used to coat door frames and other products with gesso.
- Monitor the application of gesso to ensure consistent coverage and product quality, while troubleshooting and adjusting the equipment as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, adhering to safety and environmental protocols.
- Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of the machine.
- Ensure that the machine has enough glue and calcium to create the gesso. Add more glue and calcium(50 pound bags) as needed.
- Collaborate with the Moulder Operator to ensure efficient production and quality of the product.
- Provide guidance and direction to employees who are stacking or sanding on the line.
- Train others to perform the responsibilities of Gesso Operator.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to troubleshoot efficiently
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership
- Prior experience operating machines in a manufacturing environment
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Travel:
This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.
Summary of Company Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with a Company Match
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
- Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.
All legitimate Woodgrain job opportunities must be applied for through our official Applicant Tracking System at jobs.woodgrain.com or through our partnership with Indeed using their "Apply with Indeed" feature. Woodgrain will never ask candidates for money to cover hiring costs. Woodgrain does not charge any fees for job applications or hiring procedures.