veneer dryer tender

Tasks

• Operate and tend various wood processing machines to remove bark, knots and dirt from logs
• Reduce logs or sawmill waste into wood chips or flakes
• Screen wood chips
• Operate and tend equipment to peel and slice veneer from logs and log sections
• Operate and tend equipment to glue, press, trim, sand and splice veneer sheets
• Operate and tend equipment to dry lumber and other wood products
• Observe equipment, panel indicators, video monitors, and other instruments to ensure that processes are operating according to specifications
• Repair plywood and veneer mechanically or manually
• Start up, shut down, set up and adjust process equipment or machines

Type of product

• Veneers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Safety equipment / gear
• Gloves
• Mask
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Ear plugs
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week