Planer Technician

Posting ID: 29775 Position Type: Regular City: Urbana, AR, United States Location: Urbana Plant

The hourly wage and bonus opportunities will vary based on position and shift.

Planer Technician

You're a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently. As a Planer Technician, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality lumber products by setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting planer equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy working with machinery, have strong mechanical aptitude, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Safely set up and operate planer equipment according to production requirements and product specifications.

• Monitor lumber quality and finished product appearance throughout the production process.

• Adjust machine settings to support efficient production and quality outcomes.

• Repair and replace planer knives and components as required.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor equipment repairs.

• Communicate effectively with graders, quality control personnel, and production team members to support operational performance.

• Maintain production levels in accordance with mill objectives and standards.

• Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and operating practices. This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial machinery or manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, safety instructions, and technical documentation.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Basic mathematical skills, including working with measurements, ratios, percentages, and production data.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Safety & Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

• Frequently bend, reach, climb, crouch, kneel, and perform repetitive physical activities.

• Frequently lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Work in an industrial environment with moving equipment, elevated work areas, airborne particles, and high noise levels.

Think this role could be a fit? We'd love to hear from you.