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Kiln Operator-NH

Kennebec Lumber Co
Wentworth, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

General Description :

The Kiln / Boiler Operator shall become an important part of the culture, uphold standards, support the company’s values and participate in the safe and productive working environment as outlined by the KLC Management Team. The Kiln / Boiler Operator is responsible for drying lumber and maintaining all kilns on the premises to Kennebec Lumber Company’s Organizational standards. The operator is responsible for testing, cutting, weighing & documenting lumber samples to determine the drying rate as well as moisture loss. The Kiln / Boiler Operator loads and unloads kilns by using a forklift and performs maintenance items as well as preventative maintenance planning for the kiln area.

Responsibilities :

  • Operating a chainsaw / handsaw to cut samples
  • Daily sampling : determine moisture content by using a formula.
  • Daily completion of kiln checklists :

Oven Test Sheet

  • Daily Drop Sheet
  • Kiln Check off List
  • Routine Daily checks of Wet Bulbs (changing as needed)
  • Loading sawdust into the boiler
  • Planning kiln loads, establishing proper kiln loading procedure, culture
  • Reading, understanding, executing KLC’s Dry Kiln Manual
  • Developing Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as needed
  • Operating forklifts to load and unload kilns
  • Verifying Vents
  • Verification of air flow, exiting air speed (L, M, R)
  • Developing and sustaining a Preventative Maintenance plan surrounding the Boiler and Dry kilns
  • Annual Boiler Inspection
  • General Boiler Maintenance
  • Sprocket

  • Pulleys
  • Basic Mechanical Components
  • Schedule Outside Vendors for additional Maintenance Items
  • Strategically placing samples and documenting to monitor variances
  • Air flow

  • Checking- Visually inspect samples, mark, date, re inspect
  • Stain
  • Mold
  • Color Variation- Investigation process
  • Water Stains
  • Develop a Team of 2-3 individuals to rotate on call schedule for Non-Production and Weekend hours
  • All other tasks as assigned
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