Entry Level Production Operator

Job Description

Summary/Objective

PWT is a manufacturer of Engineered Wood Products (EWP). This job’s primary goal is to make good wood safely. Operators work 12-hour shifts. Shifts rotate monthly (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am). Operators rotate positions approximately every hour between 3 positions listed below.

Required PPE: Hard hat, gloves: type depends on task, googles/safety glasses, above the ankle steel toe boots, and ear plugs.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Lay Up Operator Duties:

· Straighten and guide veneer as it travels down conveyor and hits lay-up stop.

· Visually inspect quality of veneer.

· Remove broken sheets of veneer and place on reject cart.

· Replace broken veneer with quality sheets from staged bundle cart.

· Ensure quality of layup, veneer quality and billet construction per menu requirements.

· Operate layup controls.

· Keep line free of broken veneer.

· Roll glue on veneer using paint type roller where glue is missing.

· Feeder Operator:

· Operate feeder controls to ensure steady flow of veneer.

· Monitor line and veneer as it is fed onto the line.

· Verify bins contain proper grade of veneer.

· Set and maintain LVL line controls.

· Staple glue card to veneer.

· Unclog jams in feeder bins.

· Straighten veneer sheets.

· Lay Up Assistant Operator

· Assist layup operator monitoring line.

· Unclog jams – Jams may include removing multiple sheets of veneer at the same time.

· Sort and stack veneer sheet rejects onto cart.

· Pull defective sheets of veneer off the line and carry to cart.

· Remove and replace defective veneer face sheets.

· Inspect veneer for defects; remove sheets out of spec.

· Housekeeping: Use air hose to blow out debris and dust from underline.

· Maintain good housekeeping; sweep, dump trash, and use air wand to blow out debris and dust from under line.

· Sweep floor using push broom.

Competencies

· Team player

· Safety Oriented

· Attention to Quality

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

· Manufacturing Environment

· Limited Temperature Regulation

· Wood dust

Physical Demands

· Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time

· Must be able to climb stairs

· Must be able to able to work in hot & cold environments

Education and Experience

· Manufacturing experience preferred

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

Must be authorized to work I the US.