Position Summary
Beasley Forest Products is seeking a skilled and motivated Planer Tool Setter to join our Dry Sorter Department in Hazlehurst, GA. The Planer Tool Setter plays a critical role in maintaining planer mill efficiency, product quality, and operational uptime by setting, adjusting, changing, and maintaining planer knives, cutter heads, and related tooling. This position works closely with planer operators, maintenance personnel, and production supervisors to ensure lumber products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Set, align, and adjust planer knives, cutter heads, and tooling to achieve required lumber dimensions and surface quality.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy manufacturing environments.
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Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED, preferred, but not required
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Previous experience in a planer mill, sawmill, lumber manufacturing, or wood products facility.
- Experience setting planer knives, cutter heads, or similar industrial tooling.
- Knowledge of hardwood and softwood lumber manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs and machine setup procedures.
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
Physical Requirements
About Beasley Forest Products
Beasley Forest Products is part of the Beasley Group, a vertically integrated leader in the forest products industry. Headquartered in Hazlehurst, Georgia, the company produces a wide range of hardwood and softwood products serving domestic and international markets while maintaining a commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Beasley Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a safe, productive, and inclusive workplace for all employees.
