What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator/Mill Maintenance position at Clearwater Paper?
What you will do:
- Follow direction of log yard lead and/or other supervisors to assure efficient flow of logs and other material to maximize production
- Communicate, via CB radio, with other staff and outside truck drivers to assure safe log yard traffic is maintained at all times
- Safely sort and deck delivered logs to designated area of yard and/or mill site
- Safely transfer logs from decks to designated areas for transport by front-end loaders
- Safely load logs on to log trucks and/or mill Follow standard work procedures
- Work with the mechanic and/or maintenance personnel to assure proper servicing of assigned machine is performed as scheduled
- Become proficient in the operation your assigned machine and at least one other piece of rolling stock and/or equipment center on site
- Participate (and assist as needed) in the training process with other staff members to assure each piece of rolling stock and equipment center has multiple skilled operators cross-trained
- Able to inspect, clean, grease and maintain Mill Equipment
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Related Experience:
- Minimum 3 years operating heavy equipment, preferably a grapple shovel
- Have a minimum of 5 years industrial experience, preferably in a chip mill, lumber mill, or similar industrial environment
- Basic mechanical skills and ability to do routine maintenance work on equipment
- Experience as a team or crew lead in a production or maintenance setting, preferred
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in operating front-end loader, grapple loader, mill equipment and hand tools
- Proficient in CAT controls
- Understanding of the operation and maintenance functions of machinery
- Ability to do routine maintenance on equipment
- Able to function in a work environment with long hours, and possess an excellent work ethic
- Good interpersonal skills and problem solving skills
- Be a reliable and productive team player
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Able to learn and fully embrace the principles of Lean Manufacturing and the principles of 6S
Physical Demands:
This position requires work outdoors in inclement weather. Temperatures will exceed 100 degrees. The environment is hot, dusty, and noisy. Candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis an up to 100 lbs. occasionally. This position may require climbing, crawling, and work at heights.
