Sawmill Planerman (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

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  Mississippi, Mississippi, United States

Job#160812PM Sawmill Planerman - Mississippi
Location: United States 
Industry: Lumber

Education Required: High school diploma required

Years Experience Required:  The idea candidate must have a minimum of 3 years pine sawmill planer production experience. 

Description: 

The Planerman will be responsible to operate and maintain the highspeed sawmill planer.  

Position Responsibilities: 

  • The Planerman Machine Operator will be responsible for preventative maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of planer equipment.

  • Observe Planer Machine Operation

  • Safely and efficiently set up, lubricate, and clean machine.

  • Clean and sharpen knives.

  • Provide preventative maintenance of planer

  • Maintain a high standard to produce highest quality possible ant the maximum production rate safely.

  • Ensure proper planer cuts to minimize skip dressing and address all wavy dressing immediately

  • Complete daily planer PM checklist

  • Provide management feedback about machine issues. 

Position Requirements: 

  • Proven success at prior sawmill planer operations

  • 3 years pine sawmill planer experience.

  • Experience with highly automated pine sawmill

  • Diverse background in the sawmill industry.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Team oriented leader, engage others in decision making process.

  • Strong technical knowledge of sawmill technology, equipment and machinery.

  • Strong grading knowledge of both dimension, boards and industrial lumber products.

  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and encourage advancement in sound business decisions and in risk taking.

  • Ability to self-direct and prioritize workflow.

  • Ability to manage several assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.

  • High achiever who demands quality work, is efficient and constantly striving to improve performance.

  • High analytical ability

  • MS Office computer skills preferred. 

Compensation

Wage: $60-$88k/year depending on experience