Particle Board Techncian
Date Posted: Oct 27, 2024
Location: Grayling, MI, US, 49738
Company: Arauco
Job Summary:
The Production Technician plays a crucial role in our production process by operating machinery and equipment to manufacture particle board products. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and quality.
All new employees are required to:
- Operate a forklift to handle bunks of particle board.
- The bunks can measure 8 to 12 feet long and approximately 3 feet tall.
- Using the fork, you will be required to move up to 2 bunks at a time and to stack up to 7 bunks.
- Operating a forklift may be as needed or for the full 12 hour shift.
- Use a computer to monitor processes as well as communicate with teams through Microsoft applications.
- Follow the rotating work schedule of 12 hour shifts.
- Workdays vary each week, with a monthly schedule of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off.
- Rotate between working 7:00 am – 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm – 7:00 am every two weeks.
Position Responsibilities:
- Machine Operation: Operate machinery involved in particle board production, including chippers, dryers, presses, and sanders, according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Quality Control: Monitor production processes to ensure particle board products meet quality standards, including size, thickness, density, and surface finish.
- Material Handling: Assist with the handling and transportation of raw materials, such as wood chips and resins, to feed into production machinery.
- Setup and Adjustment: Assist in the setup and adjustment of machinery and equipment for different production runs, ensuring proper settings and specifications are met.
- Maintenance Support: Perform routine maintenance tasks on production equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts, to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or production issues, collaborating with maintenance teams to implement solutions and minimize downtime.
- Safety Compliance: Always adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and participation in safety training programs.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate production records, including production logs, quality inspection reports, and equipment maintenance records.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the production team to coordinate workflow and ensure efficient production operations.
Safety Requirements:
- Must place safety as the priority demonstrating safe working behaviors and be a model for proper PPE use, including wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and other PPE as required.
- Demonstrates thorough use and participation in the understanding of all required safety policies and procedures.
- Works actively to maintain housekeeping responsibilities.
- Maintains lockout certifications as assigned.
- Actively participate and positively contribute to the safety program.
- Report all safety incidents (including near misses)
- Complete LASER for any upset condition or procedure.
- Ensure Arauco exercises responsible environmental stewardship in all areas of our business.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Climbing and working at heights as needed including mobile ladders and aerial platforms.
- Bending, squatting, twisting as required.
- Ability to lift 50lbs as needed.
- Ability to work in both hot and cold weather environments as needed daily.
- Must be comfortable moving throughout large manufacturing environment with multiple buildings.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year Forklift experience is beneficial
- Effectively communicate verbally and by e-mail
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Post offer you must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and physical capability assessment.
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive wages starting at $20.33 with a pay increase to $21.72 after 6 months
- Medical Insurance (two plans to choose from)
- Vision Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- 401k with employer matching
- Gain sharing/profit sharing
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid vacation and holidays
Nearest Major Market: Northern Michigan