Job Purpose:  To oversee the production of wood wafers by processing logs through Waferizer and Debarker

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment controls to regulate speed of logs on conveyor, to cut logs and transfer wafers to set bins.
• Coordinates process with Dryer Operator and Crane Operator
• Assists in changing knives as necessary.
• Identifies control panel problems and operational problems
• Blows down waferizer, area to maintain clean equipment
• Corrects log jams; unplugs bark from belts
• Monitors wafers going to wet bins and removes oversized wafers
• Expected to maintain 100% compliance with Environmental, Housekeeping standards, policies for area
• Expected to safely, efficiently train other designated individuals in operation of Waferizers
• Inspects and conducts routine preventative maintenance on Waferizers, Debarkers, Bark Systems
• Carry out Strand Geometry analysis and prepare reports

• Understand knife projections/knife angle and how to reduce variation to produce proper flake
  Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations

• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities as necessary

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Basic mechanical skills
• Knowledge of CAE Waferizer components, maintenance, and inspection routine
• Ability to operate pneumatic air tools and use measuring devices
• Ability to operate waferizer, chain-saw and air hose
• Forklift certified, ability to operate Cat 966/938/Uni loader
• Ability to read and follow complex directions
• Ability to interpret data and prepare report
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Crane operating experience
• Excellent manual dexterity, visual acuity and depth perception, eye/hand coordination
• Ability to maintain required documentation
• Ability to read and understand, follow safety rules and regulations

Essential Functions:

• Required to climb, bend, stoop, squat, life over 40 pounds, enter confined spaces and work at substantial height
• Must work with extremely sharp instruments
• Ability to work under stress when equipment fails