Planer Technician

Canfor-; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor Urbana, Arkansas is seeking a Planer Technician to set up, operate, maintain and troubleshoot planer equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work hands-on to produce high-quality lumber products while adhering to safety and production standards.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, reading procedures, and teamwork, with opportunities to repair knives and components and perform preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, safety instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic mathematical skills, including working with measurements, ratios, percentages, and production data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up and operate planer equipment according to production requirements and product specifications.
• Monitor lumber quality and finished product appearance throughout the production process.
• Adjust machine settings to support efficient production and quality outcomes.
• Repair and replace planer knives and components as required.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Communicate effectively with graders, quality control personnel, and production team members to support operational performance.
• Maintain production levels in accordance with mill objectives and standards.
• Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and operating practices. This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial machinery

Reading procedures

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Planer Technician (29775)

Requisition ID29775-Posted08/24/2026-United States-AR-Urbana-Production and General Labor

The hourly wage and bonus opportunities will vary based on position and shift.

You're a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping equipment operating safely and efficiently. As a Planer Technician , you'll play a key role in producing high-quality lumber products by setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting planer equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy working with machinery, have strong mechanical aptitude, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Safely set up and operate planer equipment according to production requirements and product specifications.

Monitor lumber quality and finished product appearance throughout the production process.

Adjust machine settings to support efficient production and quality outcomes.

Repair and replace planer knives and components as required.

Perform routine preventative maintenance and minor equipment repairs.

Communicate effectively with graders, quality control personnel, and production team members to support operational performance.

Maintain production levels in accordance with mill objectives and standards.

Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and operating practices. This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

What You Bring

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial machinery or manufacturing equipment.

Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, safety instructions, and technical documentation.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Basic mathematical skills, including working with measurements, ratios, percentages, and production data.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Safety & Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Frequently bend, reach, climb, crouch, kneel, and perform repetitive physical activities.

Frequently lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Work in an industrial environment with moving equipment, elevated work areas, airborne particles, and high noise levels.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

At Canfor, diversity meansunderstanding, recognizing, and valuingthe differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.