QC Technician

Rex Lumber, LLC.•Graceville, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Work in the planer/sawmill, continuously monitoring the machine centers and processes for accurate production of lumber. The goal of the Quality Control Assistant is to maintain and increase the recovery of lumber from each log.

Requirements

Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors
Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
Understanding of correct lumber manufacturing processes
Understanding of the relationship between volume, value and recovery
Working knowledge of planer/sawmill machinery
General knowledge of optimization
Comfortable with basic computer skills
Ability to communicate effectively to other operators/supervisors
Attention to detail
Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly
Ability to complete production tallies, downtime tallies and daily reports as required
Understand basic mathematical skills
Work well both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Consistently measure and record thickness & width measurements at each machine center, according to the procedures developed
Perform daily manufacturing quality checks according to the procedures developed to determine if machine centers are operating at optimum level
Document findings, maintain records and communicate to mill personnel when lumber is off spec
Assist mill personnel in bringing lumber back into specification
Provide training to mill personnel on identifying quality issues and communicating those issues back to QC Supervisor
Generate reports that show performance trends on quality indicators
Complete production tallies, downtime tallies and daily reports as required
Assist supervisor in developing quality processes in other areas as needed
All other duties assigned by supervisor
Attend/conduct meetings as required regarding quality issues
Assist other operators as necessary
Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations
Wear all required personal protective equipment: hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc…as required
Do not enter restricted areas
Report immediately to supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly
Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge
Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating
Whenever possible, eliminate unsafe conditions as soon as possible
Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers
Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back
Never approach a saw while it is still running
Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company