Planner Operator

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Planner Operator to be in Beverly, WV. Reporting to the Rough End Production Supervisor, the Planner Operator will play a crucial role by safely maximizing thru-put, yield and quality on a Mill line through the operation of a Planer.

• Good working knowledge of all pertinent manufacturing procedures
• Capable of working from blueprints and manufacturing operations and tooling instructions.
• Familiar with and/or willingness to train on the operation of all assigned equipment.
• Ability to solve broad scope of problems
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess problem solving and team building skills.
• Must be willing to work Mill required overtime.
• Willing to cross-train on other machines.
• Must have an excellent attendance record
• Ability and willingness to work core hours to support the needs of our Business
• Strong analytical skills are essential for troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues, interpreting technical data, supporting maintenance activities, and optimizing equipment performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, procedure manuals and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to follow established policies and procedures.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/tasks and report to supervision the status of each as needed.
• Able to demonstrate practical problem-solving skills.

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Be able to audit and adjust settings for planer system per specs
• Complete pm's weekly as generated
• Be able to run and maintain the Planer system
• Track and document data as needed
• Capable of working from blueprints and manufacturing operations and tooling instructions.
• Able to use calipers
• Familiar with and/or willingness to train on the operation of all Skilled Production operated equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S of Mill/RE Area
• Ability to solve broad scope of problems
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess problem solving and team building skills.
• Must adhere to the work schedule set by management, including any overtime scheduled.
• Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures and Lock-Out/Tag-out procedures. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). Personal safety standards and OSHA standards.
• Work cooperatively with production staff to accomplish tasks and achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain property, plant, and equipment to support and improve the safe production and performance of the operations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional
• Walking, standing, stretching, bending, climbing, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements. Frequently
• Talk, hear, read, write, and comprehend English. Frequently
• Must be able to attain visual acuity at 20/20, using prescriptive lenses if necessary. Frequently
• Ability to read and effectively communicate both by spoken and written words. Frequently Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Frequently
• Work near moving mechanical parts.
  
  Frequently
• Must be able to work in moderate noise, up to 83 decibels.
  
  Frequently
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  Frequently
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
  
  Frequently
• Exposed to extreme heat and vibration; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places.
  
  Frequently

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Think analytically
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

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