NHS Human Services, Inc.

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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

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