Moulder Setup/ Maintenance

Outdoor Living Manufacturing; Penticton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

On-site parking

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

Company events

Job summary

Outdoor Living Manufacturing Ltd. in Penticton, BC is seeking a skilled Moulder Setup/ Maintenance Technician to join our growing cedar manufacturing team.

You will read architectural blueprints, configure spindles, install cutterheads, and calibrate feeds to ensure accurate lumber profiles. With 1+ years in woodworking, you will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and repair machinery to keep high-speed production running.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, schematics, and work orders to determine finish dimensions.
• Proficient with measuring tools such as calipers and tape measures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of machinery and maintenance.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate moulders, including spindle and cutterhead configuration.
• Run test pieces and verify profiles against templates.
• Perform preventive maintenance and replace worn components.
• Diagnose faults related to vibration, snipe, or finish quality.
• Repair or replace belts, bed plates, and pneumatic parts to keep production moving.

Skills

Read blueprints

Measuring tools

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Tools

Weinig Rondamat

Calipers

Job description

Outdoor Living Manufacturing Ltd. is a dynamic and growing cedar manufacturing company located in Penticton, BC. We have been supplying garden sheds, raised garden beds, pergolas, gazebos and playhouses to homeowners in the United States and Canada for over 21 years.

We are currently in search of a Moulder Setup/ Maintenance Technician

Machine Setup & Calibration

• Interpret drawings: Read architectural blueprints, profile drawings, and work orders to determine exact finish dimensions.
• Configure spindles: Set axial and radial positions for multi-head configurations (bottom, top, right, left, and universal spindles).
• Install cutterheads: Select, balance, and lock straight or profile cutterheads onto machine spindles safely.
• Adjust feed systems: Calibrate feed roller pressure, bed plates, side guides, and hold-downs to match lumber thickness and species.
• Run test pieces: Execute trial runs and measure output with calipers to guarantee the profile matches the template.

Tooling & Profile Knife Grinding

• Grind profile knives: Operate profile knife grinders (e.g., Weinig Rondamat) to sharpen and duplicate high-speed steel (HSS) or carbide knives.
• Template creation: Produce or modify acrylic templates used for tracing and grinding specific wood profiles.
• Jointing calibration: Set up straight and profile jointer stones on the moulder to enable high-speed production runs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Preventive care: Clean pitch, resin, and sawdust buildup from bed plates, feed rollers, and internal gears daily.
• Lubrication protocols: Execute daily and weekly grease and oil schedules for high-RPM spindle bearings.
• Diagnose faults: Perform root-cause analysis on mechanical vibration, snipe, chatter marks, and wavy finishes.
• Repair machinery: Replace worn feed rollers, belts, bed plates, and pneumatic components to keep the machine running optimally.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience as a Moulder Operator, Setup Technician, or in a similar woodworking role (often 1+ years preferred).
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and work orders. Proficient with measuring tools (calipers, tape measures).
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of machinery, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physical activities, such as lifting materials, standing for long periods, and manual dexterity for tool adjustments.

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Pay: $32.73-$41.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person