Hardwoods/Molder Operator
Location: On-site
Pay Range: $21.00 - $28.00/Hour
This position is for Digifabshop's sister company, CWK Associates.
The Hardwoods Molder Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining molder machines used to shape and profile hardwood lumber according to specifications. This role ensures high-quality finished products while maintaining safety, efficiency, and production standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, and operate hardwood molder machines to produce custom and standard profiles
- Read and interpret shop drawings, work orders, and specifications
- Select, install, and align cutting heads, knives, and tooling
- Monitor machine operation to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency
- Inspect finished products for defects, dimensions, and surface quality
- Perform routine maintenance, blade changes, and minor mechanical adjustments
- Troubleshoot machine issues and report major maintenance needs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies
- Meet production schedules while minimizing waste and downtime
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience operating woodworking machinery, preferably molders
- Knowledge of hardwood species, grain patterns, and machining characteristics
- Ability to read measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to lift, stack, and handle lumber safely
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a molder operator in a hardwood manufacturing environment
- Experience with multi-head molders and custom profiles
- Familiarity with knife grinding or tooling setup
- Forklift certification
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with dust, noise, and machinery
Work Environment
- Industrial woodworking facility
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wood dust, and noise (PPE required)
This description is to be used as a general guide but in no way limits the job duties and/or the physical requirements of any one employee or job. Employees are expected to act as a team and perform duties as instructed by management. This description can be amended at any time and for any reason by the company. The employee is responsible for complying with all provisions of the employee handbook, local, State and Federal laws and with instructions of management at all times. By signing below, the employee acknowledges that s/he has received and read the above in its entirety.
Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. Digifabshop will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.