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.