Defect Technician I Monday-Thursday 4 PM to 2 AM

Shaw•South Pittsburg, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Defect Technician I is responsible for running the defecting operation safely and efficiently, maximizing production while minimizing off-quality products. This role involves setting up equipment, making machine and process adjustments, following order-specific instructions, and achieving quality standards. The technician will monitor parameters, perform visual inspections for defects and grading, complete computerized quality reports, and conduct quality checks on finished products. They will also manage logs and records for saw blades and other tools, maintain cleanliness of machines and work areas, analyze charts and graphs, take measurements, and work with SPC charts. Additionally, the role requires operating box feeding robot machines and willingness to be an On the Job Trainer (OJT).

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, and math ability.
Must be able to operate a lift truck once trained.
Must be capable of learning and performing additional operations.
Must be capable of being trained on current computer systems and software.
Must have all OSHA, SAFE, SMS, and plant specific training.
Lift Truck training.
Lockout/Tagout Training.
Training on current plant computer systems and software.
Safety Glasses.
PPE listed on JHA.
Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and plant specific safety rules and regulations.
Refer to the Plant JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) for this job for the prevention of accidents.

Responsibilities

Set up equipment for saw profiling, tools, and stain application.
Make machine/process adjustments on line and on computer.
Follow specific instructions on each order.
Achieve set quality standards.
Verify that the correct chemistry is being used for Hasko stain.
Monitor parameters such as speed.
Make adjustments to settings to accommodate different sizes and widths of boards.
Make adjustments to settings to account for the texture of the boards.
Provide overall visual control of the entire line.
Perform visual inspections of products for defects and grading.
Complete computerized quality reports.
Perform quality checks on finished products by assembling.
Work with saw blades and other tools and managing logs/records of usage.
Keep machines and work areas clean and free of dust.
Read and analyze charts and graphs.
Take measurements and work with SPC charts.
Be willing to be an On the Job Trainer (OJT).
Operate the box feeding robot machines.
Be a team player.
Take an active role in committees.
Cross-train for other jobs on finishing line.