Merritt is Hiring a Wood Veneer Specialist Near Mentor, OH
PURPOSE Perform all tasks necessary to complete daily schedules with full accountability in the most efficient and effective manner within the Veneer Department. Work consists of routine tasks, processes and performing operations prescribed by drawings, work orders and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly responsible for the selection and lay-out of any and all veneer, inclusive of marking and preparation including the following:
Softening, punches, etc.
Cutting
Stitching & Taping
Pressing
Directly responsible for the monitoring of pressed veneered panels for quality and accuracy to prints and layout sheets with labels for special instructions
Directly responsible for set-up, clean-up, and maintenance of all veneering machinery, including glue rollers
May be required to participate in the following:
Feeding and catching on the edgebander, including inspection of parts for quality and alerting operator if necessary
Inserting dowels for cabinet and drawer construction
Boring of various parts on Agen for cabinet and drawer construction
Machining back dado and rabbits on shapers
Tag, mark, and apply labels to appropriate materials
Run the panel processing saw to include loading, unloading and tagging of cut parts
Work in the capacity of General Production Associate under other departments when the schedule necessitates such actions
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience with veneer Tools and Equipment (i.e. Frizz hot press and glue roller, Kuper stitchers, Ayen boring machine, Schelling panel saw) is preferred
Prior experience working with veneer (crotch wood, bubinga kawazinga pomele, starburt patterns, diamond patterns, and chevron patterns) is preferred
Possesses working knowledge of woodworking and manufacturing
Skilled use of sprayers, staining techniques, hand tools
Correctly performs all aspects of routine work, meeting quality standards and requirements
Achieves results in an accurate and timely manner
Maintain awareness of shipping schedules and adjusts work capacity needs as required
Keeps work areas clean and safe
Communicates effectively with co-workers, managers and others
Shares knowledge and ideas
Performs activities that directly support team outcomes
Flexible in cross-training
Performs duties based on instructions/past practices
Responds to direction to provide assistance to others
Requires some follow-up in new areas
Takes responsibility for own contributions to team/unit goals