Lathe Operator

Job summary

The Lathe Operator is responsible for operating and adjusting veneer lathe equipment to maximize production quality while maintaining a safe work environment. Key tasks include monitoring equipment performance, performing routine maintenance, and collaborating with team members to meet production targets.

Job details

The Lathe Operator is responsible for operating and adjusting veneer lathe equipment to maximize veneer quality and production while maintaining a safe work environment. Successful candidates will receive extensive hands-on training and progressively develop the skills required to become a fully qualified Lathe Operator. Key Responsibilities * Operate veneer lathe equipment and control operating speeds. * Produce optimum veneer quality while meeting production targets. * Monitor veneer quality and stop equipment to identify and correct issues that affect production or grade recovery. * Set up and adjust the lathe to achieve required veneer thickness specifications. * Identify mechanical and electrical deficiencies and report concerns promptly. * Perform routine lathe maintenance and equipment inspections. * Assist with knife changes, nose bar changes, and machine adjustments. * Cross-train and rotate with Reeler Operators and other team members as required. * Maintain a clean and organized work area. * Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). * Report equipment malfunctions and safety concerns to the Supervisor. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required * Strong commitment to safety. * Ability to work in a production manufacturing environment. * Ability to learn technical operating procedures and equipment adjustments. * Reliable attendance and strong work ethic. * Ability to rotate into other positions as required. Preferred * Mechanical aptitude. * Prior manufacturing, industrial, equipment operation, or maintenance experience. * Experience working with precision equipment where accuracy and consistency are essential.

What you’ll do

The Lathe Operator is responsible for operating and adjusting veneer lathe equipment to maximize production quality while maintaining a safe work environment. Key tasks include monitoring equipment performance, performing routine maintenance, and collaborating with team members to meet production targets.

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong commitment to safety and the ability to work in a production manufacturing environment. While prior industrial or equipment operation experience is preferred, the role offers extensive hands-on training for motivated individuals.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• organized work area. · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• precision · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Lathe operation
• Equipment maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude
• Production monitoring
• Quality control
• Safety compliance
• Machine adjustment
• Technical troubleshooting
• Precision equipment operation
• Team collaboration
• Equipment Inspection
• Equipment Adjustment
• Industrial Equipment
• Safety Procedures
• Strong Work Ethic
• Lathes
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Personal Protective Equipment

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Lathe Operator
• Machinist
• Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
• Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic