Planer Operator

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Fredonia (WA); On-site; USD 38,368 - 54,646; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Plan

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES in Mt. Vernon, Washington is seeking a qualified Planer Operator to join our team. The role involves sharpening planer knives, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical defects in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in operating planers and a safety-oriented work history. We offer a competitive wage, excellent health benefits, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience operating a planer.
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes.
• Safety-oriented work history.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen planer knives.
• Perform preventative maintenance on planer.
• Recognize and repair mechanical defects.

Skills

Operating a planer

Troubleshooting mechanical defects

Recognizing lumber defects

Job description

Planer Operators earn $33.76 per hour. We train and promote from within. Excellent low-cost health benefits. Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions. Paid vacation and 10 holidays.

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company. We are one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States, with more than 6,000 employees working at state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. We are seeking a qualified Planer Operator to work collaboratively at our Burlington sawmill in Mt. Vernon, Washington.

About the Position

• Sharpen planer knives
• Perform preventative maintenance on planer
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical defects
• Repair, set up, and adjust planer for required sizes
• Recognize defects in lumber
• Perform duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• The work is fast-paced and can, at times, be demanding
• Work may consist of various shifts, with some overtime, weekend, and holiday work during busy production times

Qualifications

• 2 years experience operating a planer
• Lumber manufacturing experience is a plus
• Knowledge of all planer functions and lumber grades and sizes
• Safety-oriented work history
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with company match, additional retirement contributions, and company-paid life insurance.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please apply in person Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Sierra Pacific Industries
14353 McFarland Road
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
[phone] ext 1409

Sierra Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with disabilities and veterans.