MACHINE OPERATOR

Experience

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience operating woodworking / modular furniture manufacturing machinery.

Position Objective

The Machine Operator will operate and maintain production machinery to manufacture accurate and high-quality components for modular kitchens, wardrobes, TV units, crockery units and other furniture.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operations
Operate Panel Saw and other assigned machinery safely and accurately.
Operate Edge Banding Machine.
Operate Multiple-Boring Machine as required.
Assist with Cold Press operations where applicable.
Set up machines according to production requirements.
Read and understand production drawings and cutting lists.
Check dimensions before and during production.
Ensure correct machine settings.

Production Quality
Maintain accuracy in cutting, edge banding and drilling.
Check finished components for dimensions and finish.
Identify defective material or machine-related issues.
Immediately report abnormalities to the Factory Manager.
Minimise wastage and rework.

Machine Maintenance
Perform daily machine cleaning.
Carry out basic operator-level maintenance.
Check blades, cutters,



pressure systems and consumables.
Maintain proper housekeeping around machinery.
Report machine breakdowns promptly.

Safety
Follow all machine safety procedures.
Use required PPE.
Never operate machinery without appropriate training.
Maintain secure working distances and material-handling practices.
Follow factory safety and housekeeping standards.

Key Performance Indicators – KPIs
Cutting accuracy
Production output
Machine utilisation
Rejection/rework percentage
Material wastage
Machine downtime
Compliance with safety procedures
Housekeeping

Ideal Candidate Profile
Minimum 4 years’ relevant machine-operation experience.
Experience in modular furniture / woodworking manufacturing preferred.
Ability to read basic production drawings and measurements.
Valuable understanding of plywood, MDF, HDHMR and laminates.
Familiarity with edge banding and boring operations preferred.
Safety-conscious and disciplined.
Willing to work as part of a production team.

Reporting to: Factory Manager

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