Planer Operator: Optimize Throughput & Quality on Mill Line

New AHF Colors-Please Use this; Beverly (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AHF Products in Beverly, WV is seeking a Planner Operator to safely maximize throughput, yield and quality on the Mill line through operation of a Planer, reporting to the Rough End Production Supervisor.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong problem solving, and the ability to read blueprints and tooling instructions. Training on equipment is available; overtime and cross-training may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of all pertinent manufacturing procedures.
• Capable of working from blueprints and manufacturing operations and tooling instructions.
• Familiar with and/or willingness to train on the operation of all assigned equipment.
• Ability to solve broad scope of problems.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess problem solving and team building skills.
• Must be willing to work Mill required overtime.
• Willing to cross-train on other machines.
• Must have an excellent attendance record.
• Ability and willingness to work core hours to support the needs of our Business.
• Strong analytical skills are essential for troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues, interpreting technical data, supporting maintenance activities, and optimizing equipment performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Be able to audit and adjust settings for planer system per specs.
• Complete pm's weekly as generated.
• Be able to run and maintain the Planer system.
• Track and document data as needed.
• Capable of working from blueprints and manufacturing operations and tooling instructions.
• Able to use calipers.
• Familiar with and/or willingness to train on the operation of all Skilled Production operated equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S of Mill/RE Area.
• Ability to solve broad scope of problems.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess problem solving and team building skills.
• Must adhere to the work schedule set by management, including any overtime scheduled.
• Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures and Lock-Out/Tag-out procedures. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). Personal safety standards and OSHA standards.
• Work cooperatively with production staff to accomplish tasks and achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain property, plant, and equipment to support and improve the safe production and performance of the operations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Planer operation

Blueprint proficiency

Problem solving

Team player

Communication

Attendance

Tools

Calipers

Job description

AHF Products in Beverly, WV is seeking a Planner Operator to safely maximize throughput, yield and quality on the Mill line through operation of a Planer, reporting to the Rough End Production Supervisor.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong problem solving, and the ability to read blueprints and tooling instructions. Training on equipment is available; overtime and cross-training may be required to meet production needs.