Hammond Lumber Company, voted 2025's Best Places to Work in Maine, is seeking a Full-Time Metal Shop Production Operator for our Palmyra, Maine location.

Job Responsibilities

• Production Operators receive orders, manufacture the orders efficiently and effectively, and work as part of the overall manufacturing team. 
• This position will work on multiple manufacturing machines with the ability to assist wherever needed. 
• Manufacturers are responsible for keeping the machines and facilities clean and maintained while mitigating potential safety hazards. 
• This position will be responsible for communicating with the metals supervisor as an integral part of the manufacturing team.
• Follow all company policies and safety standards.
• Complete orders by fabricating according to specs using metal bending and cutting machines.
• Pick quality merchandise for customers and build transfer loads.
• Perform vehicle forklift safety inspections.
• Load and/or inspect loads to ensure the load is secure, and no unsafe vehicle or load leaves the yard.
• Check loads for picking accuracy and correct errors as needed prior to delivery or transfer.
• Contribute efforts to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Report damage to equipment, inventory, or property to immediate supervisor the day it occurs.
• Perform tasks deemed necessary by supervisory staff.

Full Time Benefits

• Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Purchase Discount
• 401(k) Plan
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• EAP and Work Life Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Outings
• Employee Charge Accounts

• High level of customer service.
• Metal machining experience.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Possess a valid state drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to respond to hazards while driving.
• Ability to read, understand, and possess attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated and able to communicate with team in a timely and respectful manner.
• Knowledge of building supplies and metal design programs preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math/ geometry for metal custom design.
• Ability to repeatedly lift objects up to 50 lbs with or without accommodations and load and unload trucks by hand.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist repeatedly throughout the workday.