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20 Timberlab Machining Jobs Hiring Near You

The Planer Technician serves as the work center owner and primary operator for Timberlab's planning ... Perform planer knife changes, cutter head setup, and machine adjustments required to maintain ...

... for CMC machining and install efforts. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Interact with ... to Timberlab-DC standards * Assist with 2D documentation for review, fabrication, and install ...

... for CMC machining and install efforts. Position Responsibilities And Duties * Interact with ... to Timberlab-DC standards * Assist with 2D documentation for review, fabrication, and install ...

The Planer Technician serves as the work center owner and primary operator for Timberlab's planning ... Perform planer knife changes, cutter head setup, and machine adjustments required to maintain ...

Finger Joint Technician

Millersburg, OR · On-site

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

The Finger Joint Technician serves as the work center owner and primary operator for Timberlab ... Lead machine setup, startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and production troubleshooting activities.

... for CMC machining and install efforts. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Interact with ... to Timberlab-DC standards * Assist with 2D documentation for review, fabrication, and install ...

The CLT Press Technician serves as the work center owner and primary operator for Timberlab ... Lead machine setup, startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and production troubleshooting activities.

Finger Joint Technician

Millersburg, OR

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

The Finger Joint Technician serves as the work center owner and primary operator for Timberlab ... Lead machine setup, startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and production troubleshooting activities.

The CLT Press Technician serves as the work center owner and primary operator for Timberlab ... Lead machine setup, startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and production troubleshooting activities.

Lead/assist with CNC exports for machine language, develop proficiency in modeling (tooling, cut ... Advocate ownership goals, architectural visual intent, and Timberlab fab/install; work to interpret ...

Lead/assist with CNC exports for machine language, develop proficiency in modeling (tooling, cut ... Advocate ownership goals, architectural visual intent, and Timberlab fab/install; work to interpret ...

CNC Operator

Portland, OR

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Programming and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery to produce high quality mass timber products. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Work with Production Manager and Lead ...

CNC Operator

Portland, OR · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Programming and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery to produce high quality mass timber products. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Work with Production Manager and Lead ...

Operate machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing process of mass timber products. * Monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications. * Perform ...

Programming and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery to produce high quality mass timber products. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Work with Production Manager and Lead ...

Programming and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery to produce high quality mass timber products. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Work with Production Manager and Lead ...

Administrative Assistant

Millersburg, OR · On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

Knowledge in general office procedures, video conferencing equipment and office machines * High proficiency in English verbal communication skills including professional telephone manner * Proficient ...

Administrative Assistant

Millersburg, OR

$18 - $24.25/hr

Knowledge in general office procedures, video conferencing equipment and office machines * High proficiency in English verbal communication skills including professional telephone manner * Proficient ...

Timberlab Jobs Information

Do workers at Timberlab get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Does Timberlab pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Is the health insurance from Timberlab affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at Timberlab worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
67% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

Do Timberlab workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
67% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Timberlab?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do Timberlab managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

Do jobs at Timberlab spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Timberlab?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Timberlab feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Timberlab get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Timberlab?

Most people feel stressed out here.
100% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Timberlab enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do people at Timberlab recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Timberlab?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and February 2026.

Do people think Timberlab’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
100% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and September 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how Timberlab is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.
Infographic showing various Machining job openings at Timberlab in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Planer Technician

Planer Technician

Timberlab

Millersburg, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Timberlab rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Description Summary:
The Planer Technician serves as the work center owner and primary operator for Timberlab's planning operations. This position is expected to personally operate, set up, troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain planning and sizing equipment while developing operating standards and training operators. The Technician owns equipment performance, dimensional quality, surface finish quality, tooling management, uptime, throughput, and continuous improvement within the work center.
Job Description:
Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary operator of critical production equipment

  • Operate and maintain planers, sizing equipment, material handling systems, and associated production equipment.

  • Monitor dimensional accuracy, surface finish quality, throughput, and equipment performance.

  • Perform planer knife changes, cutter head setup, and machine adjustments required to maintain product specifications.

  • Act as the primary operator of critical production equipment during startup, commissioning, ramp-up, and early production operations.

  • Inspect planer knives and tooling for wear, damage, and performance degradation.

  • Perform planer knife grinding, sharpening, balancing, and maintenance activities in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and Timberlab standards.

  • Manage knife inventory, replacement schedules, and tooling change records to ensure continuous production readiness.

  • Establish and maintain tooling standards to optimize surface quality, dimensional consistency, equipment uptime, and production efficiency.

  • Troubleshoot planer-related quality issues, including dimensional variation, surface finish defects, tear-out, adhesive bonding issues, and tooling performance concerns.

  • Lead machine setup, startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and production troubleshooting activities.

  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, startup procedures, work instructions, and best practices.

  • Train, coach, and mentor Machine Operators assigned to the work center.

  • Monitor production performance, downtime, quality, recovery, and throughput metrics and implement corrective actions.

  • Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance and process reliability.

  • Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance activities, and equipment condition assessments.

  • Maintain accurate production, downtime, quality, and maintenance records.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

  • Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, including LOTO, machine guarding, and PPE requirements.

  • Cross-train across Finger Jointing, Planing, RF Press Operations, and other production work centers to support operational coverage.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, lumber, wood products, engineered wood products, or industrial production experience.

  • Demonstrated experience operating, setting up, and troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment.

  • Experience operating planers, sizing equipment, including planer setup, knife changes, tooling maintenance, and production troubleshooting.

  • Experience performing planer knife grinding, sharpening, balancing, and cutter head maintenance.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to lead, train, and support machine operators.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, work instructions, and production specifications.

  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

  • Ability to work flexible schedules, overtime, and shift work as required.

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