Strander Operator I

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

Create wood strands by processing logs through debarker and strander

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate equipment controls to regulate the speed of logs, cut logs, and transfer flakes 
• Coordinate processes with fellow operators
• Change knives as necessary
• Identify operational issues as well as control panel issues
• Blow down the strander
• Remove log jams and bark from belts
• Monitor the flow of flakes entering the green bins
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations  
• Perform other duties as assigned/necessary 

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of multiple complex equipment operation.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
• Time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Demonstrated ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations.

Education:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in equipment operation.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

OSB Manufacturing Plant

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.