Machine Operator (Finger Joint Table / Crowder Operator)

Timber Technologies is hiring a Machine Operator (Finger Joint Table / Crowder Operator) to join our production team manufacturing glulam beams and columns. If you have an eye for quality, enjoy skilled hands-on work, and want to be part of the process that turns raw lumber into structural building materials, we'd love to talk with you.

What you'll do:
You'll feed lumber onto the Machine Operator (Finger Joint Table / Crowder Operator) in proper sequence, working from daily production sheets to match the correct species, grade, and quantity. You'll cut boards to standard for defects like knots, splits, and wane, ensure finger joint cutters are producing clean, quality joints, and confirm glue is applied correctly at every stage. From there, you'll load boards into the Crowder in the right sequence and configuration, keeping a close eye on quality and consistency throughout the run.

What you'll bring:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and follow daily production sheets
• Working knowledge of lumber grading standards
• Experience operating machines with a computer based interface.
• Comfort using measurement tools (tape measure, moisture meter)
• Experience with powered hand tools
• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision

Schedule:
Monday–Thursday, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM, with possible overtime on Fridays (same shift hours).

What to expect:
This is an indoor manufacturing role with occasional outdoor work. You'll be on your feet for most of the shift (10 hours standing), sometimes working overhead, in an environment with varying temperatures and typical plant noise.

Why Timber Technologies?
We're a growing glulam manufacturer based in Colfax, WI, building products that go into real structures. This role sits at a key point in our production process the quality you build in here carries through to the finished beam.

Interested? Apply today!

Founded in 2003 in Colfax, WI, Timber Technologies manufactures glue-laminated (glulam) beams, columns, trusses, and decking for post-frame and pole barn construction across the region. What started as a startup built on decades of industry experience has grown into one of the most advanced glulam facilities in North America, with more than two decades of continuous expansion and investment in automated equipment. We're proud to combine cutting-edge manufacturing with a team-first culture our employees are the reason we can deliver the highest-quality structural products to progressive builders nationwide. If you're looking for hands-on work with real growth potential at a company that's still investing in its future, we'd love to have you on our team.