Planer Mill Operator & Millwright — Precision Lumber

Big River; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Coushatta Forest Products is seeking a Planer Machine Operator/ Millwright in Coushatta, Louisiana. The role focuses on safely operating and monitoring planer mill equipment to produce lumber to specified dimensions, grades, and quality standards.

You will perform routine inspections, adjustments, and report issues to keep production flowing. A strong emphasis on safety, LOTO procedures, and accurate documentation is required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating industrial machinery in a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Safely run and monitor planer mill machinery including the planer, trimmer, edger, tilt hoist, green chain, sorter, and stacker.
• Inspect planed lumber for surface defects, chatter, wane, snipe, and dimension variations.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout procedures, wear PPE, and clear debris or jams safely.
• Feed and stage lumber at the correct orientation, rate, and spacing to maintain production flow.
• Monitor lumber quality and identify defects; report or remove non-conforming product.
• Complete pre-shift equipment inspections to ensure safe guards and conveyors are ready.

Skills

Planer operations knowledge

Reading blueprints and schematics

Attention to detail

Safety-focused mindset

Team interaction skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience operating industrial machinery in a plant environment

Experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

Job description

Coushatta Forest Products is seeking a Planer Machine Operator/ Millwright in Coushatta, Louisiana. The role focuses on safely operating and monitoring planer mill equipment to produce lumber to specified dimensions, grades, and quality standards.

You will perform routine inspections, adjustments, and report issues to keep production flowing. A strong emphasis on safety, LOTO procedures, and accurate documentation is required.