Junior Optimization Technician (Lumberton)

Lumberton, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Maintenance

Job Summary

The Junior Optimization Tech is responsible to maintain and monitor mill optimization process and equipment for highest production value and recovery.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations and policies
Maintain and monitor mill optimization process and equipment for highest production value and recovery.
Learn to Monitor and maintain optimizer parameters and values
Gain understanding to monitor systems PMs that include scanner calibration sensor status system tests etc.
Monitor and maintain mill optimizers
Train on troubleshooting optimization computers and servers networks and communications and assist the electrical dept with communications related to PLC programming interfaces.
Compile data and other information to generate reports needed by management
Report optimizer performance
Maintain parts inventory for all optimization equipment operations computers networks servers etc. and order parts as necessary
Learn how to grade & quality at planer grade line regularly and work with QC Mill and Planer Supervisors Filer leads to make adjustments that achieve best quality value and recovery
Report maintenance problems
Consistently work at acceptable production levels

EDUCATION & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of one year of experience in manufacturing/industrial setting
Must learn species grade width and length of lumber
Ability to read and understand printed materials
Minimum High School Diploma or GED
Strong communication skills.
Ability to adjust work schedule perform shift work work overtime as needed
Valid drivers license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent climbing stairs
Frequent and repetitious use of upper extremities (i.e. shoulders arms wrists hands) in gripping turning manipulating objects of various sizes shapes weights
Repetitious bending kneeling or stretching
Repetitious pushing and pulling 20 lbs. at 30 working height
Occasional walking short distances
Occasional lifting 50 lbs. from floor to 30 working height
Occasional pushing pulling lifting 100 lbs. to 30 working height with the use of a dolly or hoist height

Move safely quickly and perform duties with repetitious and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat twist push and pull maintain balance bend at the waist kneel walk varying distances and climb stairs. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

As a condition of employment Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include but are not limited to: criminal background check drug and substance test reference check prior work verification driving history (MVR) education verification aptitude/skills testing and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.

WHY JOIN IFG:

Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information family medical history or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at and/or

Required Experience:

Junior IC

The Junior Optimization Tech is responsible to maintain and monitor mill optimization process and equipment for highest production value and recovery.POSITION EXPECTATIONS:Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations and policiesMaintain and monitor mill optimiza...