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Wood Machine Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Mill Man / Operator

Escondido, CA ยท On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Strong working knowledge of panel products, solid wood, metals, and plastics * Maintain a clean and ... Ability to cut complex angles on different machinery. * Ability to mill products on CNC machine ...

Mill Man / Operator

Escondido, CA ยท On-site

$22 - $28/hr

Strong working knowledge of panel products, solid wood, metals, and plastics * Maintain a clean and ... Ability to cut complex angles on different machinery. * Ability to mill products on CNC machine ...

CNC Router Operator

Chino, CA ยท On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Load, position, and secure materials including aluminum, acrylic, PVC, wood, ACM, and other sign ... Make machine adjustments and tool changes as required to maintain quality and efficiency. * Perform ...

Forklift

Santa Clarita, CA ยท On-site

$17.25 - $20.25/hr

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Drum Sander Operator to join our production team. The ... Set up and operate drum sanders to sand and smooth wood components to specified finish levels.

Equipment Operator

Quincy, CA ยท On-site

$35.43/hr

... wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other ... Climb ladders on heavy equipment and operate machinery * Learn to operate chipper, heel boom loader ...

Machinist

Sonora, CA ยท On-site

$38.69/hr

... wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other ... Responsible for running and operating CNC mills and Lathes * Analyze manufacturing drawings to ...

Overview / Responsibilities Role Overview Wood Environment & Infrastructure is seeking an ... Collect field measurements and readings from operating equipment and field instruments, record ...

This position verifies machine settings and finished dimensions, performs routine equipment care ... Knowledge of materials such as ACM, acrylic, PVC, HDF, wood, and aluminum. * Ability to read ...

This position verifies machine settings and finished dimensions, performs routine equipment care ... Knowledge of materials such as ACM, acrylic, PVC, HDF, wood, and aluminum. * Ability to read ...

Night Shift- Skilled Production

Rialto, CA ยท On-site

$25.27 - $27.64/hr

... wood, vinyl and aluminum windows. Successful candidate(s) may perform any of the following duties ... Commercial machine operator experience * Past experience in commercial woodworking (doors, millwork ...

... wood, vinyl and aluminum windows. Successful candidate(s) may perform any of the following duties ... Commercial machine operator experience * Past experience in commercial woodworking (doors, millwork ...

Small Level

Oxnard, CA ยท On-site

$17/hr

Small Level Operator Location: Oxnard, CA Work Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday- Friday Compensation ... machinery, such as bench saws, miter saws, or scroll saws, to cut materials like wood, metal, or ...

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Wood Machine Operator information

What is the difference between Wood Machine Operator vs Saw Operator?

AspectWood Machine OperatorSaw Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications in machine operationHigh school diploma or equivalent; safety certifications often required
Work EnvironmentFactories, lumber yards, woodworking plantsFactories, lumber mills, woodworking shops
Job DutiesOperate and maintain woodworking machinery to cut, shape, and finish woodSet up and operate saws to cut wood to specified sizes and shapes

Wood Machine Operators focus on operating various woodworking machinery, while Saw Operators specifically handle saws for cutting wood. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but their specific duties differ based on equipment used and tasks performed.

Infographic showing various Wood Machine Operator job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, 55% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Mill Man / Operator

Escondido, CA โ€ข On-site

Genesis Woodworking
Constructionย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$22 - $28/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

The mill man is responsible for milling all production components. They are responsible for operating and maintaining CNC equipment. They are to assist in milling custom components, lumber, molding, and large panels.

Expectations|

  • Clear understanding of tooling and saw blades.
  • Ability to identify materials
  • Strong working knowledge of panel products, solid wood, metals, and plastics
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Identify waste to be saved or thrown away.
  • Understand how to achieve a square, straight, and defect-free edge.
  • Ability to cut straight and square panels.
  • Understand how to change tools quickly and effectively.
  • Strong mathematical skills - fractions, decimals, imperial and metric
  • Possess strong organizational skills.
  • Understand process flow and mill in the appropriate order.
  • Understand and identify how to get the best yield out of the material.
  • Understand how to store material in a safe way.
  • Understand how to transport and protect materials.
  • Have a strong working knowledge of project plans
  • Communicate daily process progress and identify any issues that would prevent a process from hitting its target schedule
  • Ability to cut complex angles on different machinery.
  • Ability to mill products on CNC machine, sliding table saw, traditional table saw, and miter saw.