
Job Information
Duderstadt Stake Co. Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing in Elmendorf, Texas
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Sets up and operates a variety of woodworking machines to surface, cut, and shape lumber into wooden stakes used for construction and surveying. DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Selects, installs, and adjusts saw blades, cutterheads, boring bits, and sanding belts in respective machines, using hand tools and safety procedures
Preparing, maintaining and operating woodworking machinery
Operates machines to saw, smooth, and shape lumber
Sorting, bundling, and palletizing finished product
Evaluating raw lumber for best production use
Follow company policies and procedures
Participate in the organizations Continuous Improvement Programs
Participate in Safety Programs and put the safety standards into practice
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Knowledge of different types of wood and their uses
Ability to use a range of tools and machines
Accurate measuring skills
Good communication skills Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED preferred
1-2 years of experience in similar industry, may substitute as equivalent to educational knowledge Physical Requirements
Standing, bending, sitting, lifting up to 30 pounds, squatting and walking for 8 to 10 hours per day.
Exposure to Production Environment on a daily basis.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Safety Requirements
Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when in designated areas Other Skills desired
Team Player
Organized and dependable
Flexible and Adaptable
Accurate and Efficient
Action oriented Training Plant required, New Hire Safety Training Product training as needed Job specific procedures, work instructions, forms and processes (if applicable) and as needed