Machine Operators

Job Description

Job Description

STACKER OPERATORS - $20.50/hour
FINGER JOINT TABLE OPERATORS - $21.50/hour

REQUIRED: Experience Using PLC Touch Screens AND Knowledge of Lumber Grading

STACKER OPERATORS

HOURS:  6:45am to 5:15pm, rotating Mon-Thurs & Mon-Fri

• Responsible for the daily equipment start up and shut down 
• Complete operator care and changeovers in a timely, thorough manner (guide bars, glue head, roller, wash tote, glue screen) 
• Calibration and Cleaning of glue machine 
• Ensure that the species and configuration are correct per the run sheet
• Perform and document required checks: finger joint temperature, moisture content, ply thickness, glue spread, and beam length
• Confirm flying saw is operating properly
• Ensure plies are properly planed and boards are stacking correctly based on production schedule
• Monitor lamination count, glue start/stop timing, and glue spread against the run list throughout the run
• Run the jet printer and perform its daily maintenance
• Understand upstream and downstream equipment and processes
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris 
• Other duties as may be assigned

FINGER JOINT TABLE/CROWDER OPERATOR

HOURS:  6:45am to 5:15pm, rotating Mon-Thurs & Mon-Fri

This role is to feed the correct species, grade, and accurate amount of lumber per the production sheet and to ensure quality finger joints are made, glue applied, and joints completed performing the following job duties:

• Load single boards on to the finger joint table in the proper sequence per the production sheets 
• Must be able to understand and follow the daily production sheets 
• Cut boards to standards when needed for knots, splits, wane, straightness 
• Ensure finger joint cutters produce quality finger joints. Clean as required 
• Ensure finger joint glue is applied adequately 
• Check wood quality versus the required grade 
• Spot check moisture on lumber 
• Make sure all lumber is staple free 
• Load boards into the Crowder ensuring the proper sequence, species, configuration, and proper glue spread 
• Keep area clean and free from debris
• Cut back defect lumber and put in proper place
• Other duties as may be assigned

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• High School or GED Diploma
• Knowledge of lumber grading
• Ability to enter data into a PLC screen
• Proficient experience using forklifts
• Experience using a tape measure, infrared thermometer, and caliper
• Read and comprehend the daily production sheets
• The ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of basic math skills 
  

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