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Lay Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. · Lay Up Operator Duties: · Straighten and guide veneer as it ...

The Head Layup will Lay-up the treated Core Papers/Corestock according to the production schedule ... Egan Operator * Maxon Helper KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Knowledge of safety standards ...

Machine Operator

Gardner, MA

$18 - $21.50/hr

Monitor cabling parameters including line speed, tension, lay length, and conductor alignment during operation. * Perform basic machine adjustments under the guidance of senior operators or ...

Autoclave Operator Tech

Savannah, GA · On-site

$21.21 - $25.66/hr

Retrieves scheduled DWP lay-up tools from tool storage and preps and releases tools for bond room ... Adjusts manual controls and/or enters commands into computerized operating system to regulate and ...

Autoclave Operator Tech

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$21.21 - $25.66/hr

Retrieves scheduled DWP lay-up tools from tool storage and preps and releases tools for bond room ... Adjusts manual controls and/or enters commands into computerized operating system to regulate and ...

Excavator Operator

Hamlet, NC · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

The Operator is responsible for lay-outs, fine grading, and completing finishing applications and hoisting. Additionally, the Operator ensures the equipment is well maintained and operating ...

Autoclave Operator Tech

Savannah, GA · On-site

$21.21 - $25.66/hr

Retrieves scheduled DWP lay-up tools from tool storage and preps and releases tools for bond room ... Adjusts manual controls and/or enters commands into computerized operating system to regulate and ...

Excavator Operator

Hamlet, NC · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

The Operator is responsible for lay-outs, fine grading, and completing finishing applications and hoisting. Additionally, the Operator ensures the equipment is well maintained and operating ...

Excavator Operator

Hamlet, NC · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

The Operator is responsible for lay-outs, fine grading, and completing finishing applications and hoisting. Additionally, the Operator ensures the equipment is well maintained and operating ...

The basic function of the position the Tower Operator is to handle anchors from the barge tower ... Coordinates barge placement with tugs for anchoring positioning pipe lay barge for offshore ...

The basic function of the position the Tower Operator is to handle anchors from the barge tower ... Coordinates barge placement with tugs for anchoring positioning pipe lay barge for offshore ...

Operator

Salt Lake City, UT

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Composite Technicians perform lay-up, braiding and filament winding of composite materials in ... Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls ...

Operator

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Composite Technicians perform lay-up, braiding and filament winding of composite materials in ... Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls ...

As the only lay-flat hose manufacturer in North America certified to ISO 9001:2015, Snap-tite ... The General Operator A plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of ...

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Entry Level Production Operator

Wilmington, NC • On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

PWT is a manufacturer of Engineered Wood Products (EWP). This job’s primary goal is to make good wood safely. Operators work 12-hour shifts. Shifts rotate monthly (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am). Operators rotate positions approximately every hour between 3 positions listed below.

Required PPE: Hard hat, gloves: type depends on task, googles/safety glasses, above the ankle steel toe boots, and ear plugs.


Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

· Lay Up Operator Duties:

· Straighten and guide veneer as it travels down conveyor and hits lay-up stop.

· Visually inspect quality of veneer.

· Remove broken sheets of veneer and place on reject cart.

· Replace broken veneer with quality sheets from staged bundle cart.

· Ensure quality of layup, veneer quality and billet construction per menu requirements.

· Operate layup controls.

· Keep line free of broken veneer.

· Roll glue on veneer using paint type roller where glue is missing.

· Feeder Operator:

· Operate feeder controls to ensure steady flow of veneer.

· Monitor line and veneer as it is fed onto the line.

· Verify bins contain proper grade of veneer.

· Set and maintain LVL line controls.

· Staple glue card to veneer.

· Unclog jams in feeder bins.

· Straighten veneer sheets.

· Lay Up Assistant Operator

· Assist layup operator monitoring line.

· Unclog jams – Jams may include removing multiple sheets of veneer at the same time.

· Sort and stack veneer sheet rejects onto cart.

· Pull defective sheets of veneer off the line and carry to cart.

· Remove and replace defective veneer face sheets.

· Inspect veneer for defects; remove sheets out of spec.

· Housekeeping: Use air hose to blow out debris and dust from underline.

· Maintain good housekeeping; sweep, dump trash, and use air wand to blow out debris and dust from under line.

· Sweep floor using push broom.

Competencies

· Team player

· Safety Oriented

· Attention to Quality

Supervisory Responsibilities

None


Work Environment

· Manufacturing Environment

· Limited Temperature Regulation

· Wood dust


Physical Demands

· Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time

· Must be able to climb stairs

· Must be able to able to work in hot & cold environments


Education and Experience

· Manufacturing experience preferred


Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

Must be authorized to work I the US.