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Finish Mill Associate

Waterloo, IA 50702

Posted: 04/07/2026 Job Number: 804207 Pay Rate: 18.00 Industry: Distribution

Job Description

Position Title: Finish Mill Associate

Wage: $18/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, Overtime Friday

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Finish Mill Associate for a company in Waterloo, IA. This is an associate to hire opportunity.

Finish Mill Associate Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Set up, operate, and maintain woodworking machinery and equipment
- Use hand tools such as drills, hammers, saws, and sanders to fabricate and repair wooden doors
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders for construction or repair projects
- Plan and sequence cutting, shaping, and assembly operations efficiently
- Measure, mark, and layout dimensions on lumber and materials
- Select and match materials based on color, grain, and texture specifications
- Sand, scrape, and prepare surfaces and joints for finishing
- Ensure all work meets quality standards and safety requirements

Finish Mill Associate Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods (up to a 10-hour shift)
- Ability to use hands and arms for handling, fingering, reaching, and operating tools
- Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift materials
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Basic math skills and knowledge of measuring tools and techniques

IND099

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!

Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

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