FB Line Operator

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

Operates, adjusts, and monitors roller coater and all conveyors to ensure quality board is produced.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

1. Monitors panel weights to ensure quality product.
2. Completes all Quality tests and set-up procedures
3. Fills chain troughs with fresh water prior to start up and before each run
4. Verifies panel gap at coater is set correctly
5. Inspects slurry coater daily, noting any deficiencies
6. Cleans sensors
7. Monitors gapping conveyor
8. Adjusts fiberglass choppers to ensure proper glass coverage
9. Monitors coat thickness with wet film gauge
10. Removes change and/or clean spray tips
11. Pressure washes conveyors and floor underneath
12. Pressure washes slurry coater cabinet and pans
13. Flushes slurry transfer pump
14. Responsible for the system clean up, spray down process during the day and end of day clean up
15. Assist on fiberglass changes
16. Uses radio to maintain communication with operators, maintenance, and supervisor
17. Logs downtime and notes causes
18. Performs all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
19. Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of multiple complex equipment operation.
2. Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
3. Time management and multi-tasking skills.
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrated mechanical ability.
6. Demonstrated ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment.
7. Possess ability to work in extreme temperatures
8. Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations.

Education:

1. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Experience:

1. 3 – 5 years’ experience in equipment operation.
2. 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.