Finishing Production Team Member

Smartlam NA Dothan LLC•Dothan, AL

2d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

A CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) or Glulam plant finishing production team member operates machinery and hand tools to sand, patch, trim, grade, and package large mass timber panels and beams to meet strict structural and aesthetic quality standards before shipping.

Requirements

Ability to stand, bend, and walk for long shifts (8 to 12 hours).
Capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and maneuver heavy materials.
Basic competence using hand tools, pneumatic nailers, orbital sanders, and tape measures.
Ability to read production work orders, basic blueprints, and tape measure markings to the 1/16th inch.
Commitment to wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) like steel-toe or composite toe boots, safety glasses, safety vest and hearing protection.
Focus on factory safety rules around heavy machinery and moving overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

Operate wide-belt sanders, planers, and hand sanders to smooth wood surfaces.
Fill voids, knots, or minor defects using approved wood fillers and patching compounds.
Trim, cut, or route edges to precise blueprint dimensions using CNC routers or saws.
Inspect finished timber products for visual defects, delamination, or surface cracks.
Measure dimensions and squareness to verify conformance with project specifications.
Mark and segregate non-conforming items for repair.
Apply protective sealants, edge tape, or end-seal coatings to prevent moisture damage.
Wrap finished products in protective plastic using strapping tools.
Attach labels, barcodes, and shipping tags with proper project and piece numbers.
Operate overhead cranes or forklifts to move finished goods to the storage yard.