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Wilkins, Kaiser, Olsen Inc.
Planer Infeed Helper
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What they do
A Saw Operator operates and maintains a machine saw (such as an adjustable circular saw) to perform such operations as ripsawing, cross cutting, beveling, grooving, and mitering. Maybe responsible for tool set-up for different types of cut or for different material to be cut.
$45,143 / year median in Washington
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Overview Employee performs several tasks in the process of feeding rough lumber from tilt hoist to planer feeder. Employee stands beside lumber transfers where he or she inspects lumber for obvious signs of defect such as breaks, excessive taper (beaver tail) or other problems with the lumber that would result in the lumber failing to feed through the planer properly. The employee operates a circular saw; commonly referred to as a skill saw to cut ends of boards so they are square. As lumber is fed from tilt hoist on to landing table, employee ensures that stickers fall off lumber into sticker reclaim belt. The employee is responsible for monitoring the sticker reclaim system and clearing hang ups in the reclaim belt, changing sticker boxes and keeping the sticker reclaim area clean.