Planer Setter

About the role

The Planer Setter is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient setup, operation, adjustment, and maintenance of the planer machine. This position ensures lumber is surfaced to specification, maintains optimal planer performance, minimizes downtime, with continuous improvement in safety, quality, recovery, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including nine paid holidays
• Participation in the employee bonus program
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Ensure planer area housekeeping standards are met
• Verify planer setup meets production schedules and grade requirements
• Optimize machine settings for lumber size, species, and quality requirements
• Monitor machine performance and make real-time adjustments to maximize run rate and quality
• Maintain tooling, knives and cutter heads
• Conduct daily planer inspections
• Conduct all preventative maintenance (PM) activities on the planer

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work safety in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to read measuring devices and dimensional specifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Planer mill experience
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes
• Experience with planer setup, troubleshooting, and tooling

Skills

• Preferred qualifications include:
• High school diploma or GED
• Planer mill experience
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes
• Experience with planer setup, troubleshooting, and tooling

Benefits

Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles

Pay

401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years

Schedule

Paid time off, including nine paid holidays

Community Engagement

We are committed to supporting the local workforce, investing in training and development, and being active members of the communities where we operate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women and minorities.