Planer Operator - Growth, Benefits, and Hands-on Craft

Sierra Pacific Company; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Planer Operator to join the Burlington sawmill team in Mt. Vernon, Washington. The role focuses on sharpening planer knives, performing preventive maintenance, and adjusting equipment to meet required lumber sizes.

The environment is fast-paced and safety-conscious, with overtime during busy production times. Earn $34.77 per hour with excellent health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, and growth opportunities through

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.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen planer knives.
• Perform preventative maintenance on planer.
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical defects.
• Repair, setup, and adjust planer for required sizes.
• Recognize defects in lumber.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Work may involve various shifts with overtime during busy production.

Skills

Planer operation

Safety-conscious

Tools

Planer machinery

Lumber grades knowledge

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Planer Operator to join the Burlington sawmill team in Mt. Vernon, Washington. The role focuses on sharpening planer knives, performing preventive maintenance, and adjusting equipment to meet required lumber sizes.

The environment is fast-paced and safety-conscious, with overtime during busy production times. Earn $34.77 per hour with excellent health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, and growth opportunities through