Job Description
Job Purpose: To oversee the production of wood wafers by processing logs through Waferizer and Debarker
Key Responsibilities:
- Operates equipment controls to regulate speed of logs on conveyor, to cut logs and transfer wafers to set bins.
- Coordinates process with Dryer Operator and Crane Operator
- Assists in changing knives as necessary.
- Identifies control panel problems and operational problems
- Blows down waferizer, area to maintain clean equipment
- Corrects log jams; unplugs bark from belts
- Monitors wafers going to wet bins and removes oversized wafers
- Expected to maintain 100% compliance with Environmental, Housekeeping standards, policies for area
- Expected to safely, efficiently train other designated individuals in operation of Waferizers
- Inspects and conducts routine preventative maintenance on Waferizers, Debarkers, Bark Systems
- Carry out Strand Geometry analysis and prepare reports
- Understand knife projections/knife angle and how to reduce variation to produce proper flake
Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
- Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities as necessary
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
- Basic mechanical skills
- Knowledge of CAE Waferizer components, maintenance, and inspection routine
- Ability to operate pneumatic air tools and use measuring devices
- Ability to operate waferizer, chain-saw and air hose
- Forklift certified, ability to operate Cat 966/938/Uni loader
- Ability to read and follow complex directions
- Ability to interpret data and prepare report
- Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Crane operating experience
- Excellent manual dexterity, visual acuity and depth perception, eye/hand coordination
- Ability to maintain required documentation
- Ability to read and understand, follow safety rules and regulations
Essential Functions:
- Required to climb, bend, stoop, squat, life over 40 pounds, enter confined spaces and work at substantial height
- Must work with extremely sharp instruments
- Ability to work under stress when equipment fails
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