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WEST FRASER/3600 Production Technician in Kinards, South Carolina
Description
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. Your probationary period (90 days) will determine which work area best fits your skillset (Press, Dryer Heat Energy, Woodroom, or Finishing). While most production employees have a certain location and certain daily job duties assigned, it is critical to the team, that all employees understand that they are required to work in any capacity to support their team.
What you will do:
Production Technicians are responsible for the safe operation of manufacturing equipment, 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
