Resaw Operator

Job Title: Resaw Operator

Division: Woodgrain Millwork

Job Location: Fruitland, ID

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Starting Salary: $17.00

Employment Type: Hourly FT

Work Environment: Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm with overtime including Saturday and extended hours as needed.

Job Summary:

The Resaw Operator is responsible for preparing semi-finished material for the moulder. This is done by setting up, changing over, and monitoring the output of a Resaw.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Setup and changeover the Resaw Machine for daily operation including adjusting heads, jointing, and machine controls.
• Work efficiently to streamline work processes and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot machine and equipment problems.
• Use calipers to perform periodic quality checks on product.
• Understand grades, sizes, and quality control measures.
• Promote team-work by assisting other crew members with their duties as needed to ensure quality and production targets are met.
• Train others to perform the responsibilities of a Resaw Operator.
• Read drawings to determine which setup is needed on the Resaw.
• Maintain the quality of the product being produced and perform periodic quality checks.
• Perform basic TPM and repairs on the Resaw.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read digital calipers and tape measure.

Physical Demands:

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical manufacturing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Travel:

This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.