Plant 52 | Saw Operator | Shift 5

Job Title

Plant 52 | Saw Operator | Shift 5

Position Overview

Position Objectives:  

To saw wood planks and fiber board for hardwood sample boards and chips for Mezz in accordance with production needs.  

• Receive traveler form Lead or Coordinator.  

• Retrieve appropriate style / color wood boxes from storage bins.  

• Verify board size, plank size for correct size and amount.  

• Set saw so correct length plank is cut.  

• Periodically measure swatch size to ensure that plank being cut is correct size.  

• Trim leading edge to remove tongue and groove.  

• Cut the correct swatch or strip size and quantity as specified on traveler.  

• Maintain accurate production numbers on computer on Excel spreadsheet by scanning w/o before processing of w/o begins and upon completion of w/o.  

• Operate Rip Saw. Be able to work on side of saw where panels are loaded into saw. Set-up saw so panel is ripped to exact width specifications. Be able to work on back side, or receiving, side of saw and pull panels out after they have been ripped. Neatly stack panels onto pallet.  

• Operate Router. Be able to work on side of Router where panels are lifted and placed into template to be routed. Panel must be clamped down on left and right side. Be able to operate Router and cleanly route handle hole in panel.  

• Operate Vertical Saw. Must be able to make accurate measurements and set up saw to specified sizes for required cut dimensions. Retrieve fiber board sheets measuring up to 4’ x 8’ in size.  

• Make Lead aware if saw blade becomes dull.  

• Must be able to read a tape measurer.  

• While sawing wood planks, if all or any part of a plank is unable to be used due to damage, off-quality, etc., the operator will notify the Lead.  

• If a wood is brought to the saw to be processed yet none of it can be used due to damage, off-quality, etc., The Saw operator should place the wood on a designated buggy within the department.  

• Place green dot sticker on the end of any partially filled (open) box of product (i.e. wood, laminate, vinyl, etc.,) before relocating in storage racks.  

• Use sandpaper to smooth edges of planks that are splintered or rough. If operator knows or believes that the wood they are processing or beginning to process is identified incorrectly, they are to notify Samples QC group and complete a Quality Non-Conformance form. They will provide QC with a piece of the wood and the identification number.  

• Pull corresponding QC standard board from QC racks before processing work order. Confirm product to be cut with product on QC board. Return QC board to racks upon completion of w/o.  

• Place waste (i.e. wood, cardboard, plastics, strap, etc.) in appropriate receptacle.  

• Have basic knowledge of computer operation 

Work Shift

10 Hr non-rotating sh