Production Technician

Company: Norbord
Location: Kinards
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), and other products including pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and renewable energy. Our success comes from hiring skilled and talented team members in all areas of our business. We are dedicated to developing and retaining a dynamic workforce with a commitment to teamwork and uncompromising safety that ensures we remain at the forefront of manufacturing excellence.

Production Technician roles are required to operate or assist with machinery to produce oriented strand board (OSB) using materials, methods, processes, and procedures as adopted by management for the safety and productivity of the plant and all employees and contractors. While most production employees have a certain location and certain daily job duties assigned, it is critical to the team process that all employees understand that they are required to work in any capacity to support their team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Production Technicians are responsible for the daily operation of manufacturing equipment that produces oriented strand board (OSB) and are responsible for safe operation, producing quality OSB, achieving production targets, and maintaining all equipment at a very high standard. To that end, these responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Operate manufacturing equipment that produces oriented strand board (OSB)


* Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment to manage product flow


* Perform regular preventive maintenance and clean-up on equipment


* Work safely and effectively in a team environment


* Problem solve and troubleshoot equipment and issues on a regular basis


* Involvement in ongoing process improvement in the work area


* Complete shift paperwork and recordkeeping


* Attend team meetings and regular training sessions


* Comply with all Company safety standards and protocols


* Other duties as assigned



Roles and Levels

The title of Production Technician universally encompasses all the roles involved in the actual production or processing of OSB. Assignment to a specific portion of the production process is normal, to allow for employees to grow through our "Pay for Skills" program (demonstrated skills result in designation of grade levels).

Production positions:

* Dryer Tech


* Finishing Tech


* Press Tech


* Woodyard Tech



Normal daily operations areas:

* Woodyard


* Heat Energy


* Forming/Blending


* Press


* Finishing



Production level grades under Pay for Skills (PFS):

* Base


* Level I


* Level II


* Level III


* Level IV



Qualifications

Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform these roles are necessary for someone to be considered for the position. A reasonable accommodation may be allowed for some aspects of the role as determined by Human Resources.

Minimum qualifications include:

* Eligible to legally work in the United States


* High School diploma or equivalent education


* Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which will include nights, weekends and holidays


* Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team


* Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills


* Consistent, predictable attendance



Specialized knowledge or skills needed for promotion into certain roles:

* Ability to maintain all equipment in assigned area


* Ability to enhance or improve processes and procedures


* Ability to wear a respirator in specific assigned areas



Working conditions

All roles require a person to work in working conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain, ice, frost, humidity, severe storms and so forth. Special working conditions include regular evening and weekend work, shift work, working outdoors, working as a team regardless of challenge, and so forth. Exposure to noise, dirt, grease, water and sawdust is common.

Physical requirements

* Standing/walking - working on feet standing or walking constantly


* Pushing/pulling - may be required to push/pull up to 200 lb. logs dependent upon individual strength. (Can get help in many cases)


* Climbing - frequent climbing up and down from lift truck/ladders/stairs and such


* Lifting - lifting up to 50 lbs. (from floor to shoulder height); lifting up to 75 lbs. (can get help in many cases)


* Carrying up to 50 lbs. at least 40 feet


* Able to reach at various angles on a regular basis


* Able to grasp lightweight material (less than 5 lbs.) on a regular basis


* Stooping and bending on a regular basis


* Kneeling/crawling periodically


* Able to navigate catwalks


* Able to work at heights up to 150 feet above the ground



Direct reports

These positions do not have direct reports.

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