Model Shop Operator- L3

• Prepare and stage raw materials. Includes recording material transactions in MES.
• Utilize manual and powered pallet jacks to move materials.
• Clean finished product prior to shipment.
• Package, label, and stage finished goods for the next process or shipment according to company or customer standards
• Create custom crates for finished goods.
• Minimize scrap and handle waste materials properly, including entering scrap into MES.

• Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and PPE use.
• Demonstrate safe use of pneumatic nail guns.
• Keep work area clean and organized (5S standards).
• Assist with basic maintenance and report equipment issues promptly.
• Participate in safety training and continuous improvement programs.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of machine operation experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Custom woodworking experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools.
• Mastery of cabinet making techniques and the associated hand tools.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, work orders, and production schedules.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work with a team
• Ability to troubleshoot and use their knowledge and creative capability towards problem solving.
• Ability to uphold company Core Values of Integrity, Solutions, Service and Quality as part of the NASL Team.

• Industrial manufacturing floor with moderate to high noise and heat levels
• May require working in shifts, overtime, or weekends as production demands
• Wood and other material dust.
• Adhesive residue and odor is present.

Work Hours Position is full-time, average of 30 - 40 hours per week.?

Occasional overtime may be required.

This position may be scheduled to work during first or second shift.

Occasional overtime may be required.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 3+ years of machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Custom woodworking experience preferred.
• Experience with cabinet-making techniques and woodworking tools preferred.

• Ability to set up, operate, and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, including saws, drill presses, edge banders, and pneumatic nail guns.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, routing documents, work orders, and Job Breakdown Analyses (JBAs).
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and tape measures.
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or similar production software preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Advanced woodworking and cabinet-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Commitment to company values of Integrity, Solutions, Service, and Quality.

• Ability to frequently stand, bend, reach, grip, and handle materials.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, squat, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work while wearing required PPE.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels.
• Exposure to wood dust, adhesives, and manufacturing materials.
• Ability to work first or second shift, overtime, and occasional weekends as production demands require.