PLYWOOD INDUSTRY JOB EVALUATION PROGRAM JOB DESCRIPTION Date Revised: 16-Feb-12 Points: 237 Grade: 17 Date Prepared: 30-Apr-14 Points: 242 Grade: 18 Person Interviewed or Comment: No. of Incumbents: 1. ACTIVITIES OF MAIN JOB FUNCTION Operates four veneer dryers to dry sheets of veneer to the required moisture with the responsibility for quantity and quality of output. Operates automatic systems manually if necessary to ensure maximum production and quality of end product. Maintains proper drying procedures by monitoring temperatures, dryer speeds, humidity, supply of steam, operation of fans and dampers, and veneer stacking processes; and communicates with the ASL Operator and Hot Press Operator when steam problems arise and for awareness on high or low veneer temperatures. Adjusts cooling intake dampers according to stock temperature, and sets auto speed controls according to thickness, species re-dry and wood temperatures and monitors on a continuous basis to ensure proper drying. Monitors dryer pressures and adjusts dampers to maintain proper balances. Monitors VDA scanner computer recipes to ensure proper grade output for species and sheet sorting. Monitors the humidity control for proper levels and fire suppression misters to ensure they are not plugged with debris. Conducts warm-up procedures with steam plant personnel when starting dryers and/or stopping dryers, and requests assistance from Maintenance Personnel when start-up problems occur. Communicates with Forklifts for veneer supply required and informs offbearers and forklifts prior to any change-overs. Activates purge steam valves to reduce fire hazard and improve dryer performance, and maintains veneer moisture standards. Activates hoist and feeder on #2 dryer automatic vacuum feed to make periodic moisture checks of output veneer. Watches for dryer processing problems, and clears plug-ups and put out dryer fires. Adjusts inside and outside air intake to balance air sources to eliminate condensation and false computer readings. Monitors the height of loads being feed into the dryers in order to ensure proper sheet feeding by automatic vacuum feeders. Adjusts outfeed loaders, and controls speed of veneer stackers and offbearing tables and dampers. When accessing dryer interiors, opens all dryer doors and ensures that dryer temperatures are low enough before entering, and checks for fires on the shutdowns. Manages and monitors the operation of the Wet Electro-Static Precipitator (WESP) by ensuring the precipitator starts at the beginning of the week on graveyard shift and routinely checks system at least three more times during the shift. Checks the operation of the WESP by ensuring all pumps are activated, and monitors ph levels in the treatment tank and precip tank, and ensures sump pit does not overflow. Places WESP into wet lay-up active mode when Dryer #5 encounters steam loss or downtime problems and notifies the CoGen plant of this action, and also puts WESP into wet layup active mode in the last shift.
Page 2 of 5 2. MAKE AND MODEL OF ANY EQUIPMENT OPERATED BY INCUMBENT 2 Prentice Steam Dryers. 1 Raute Jet Dryer. 1 Gas Dryer. HMI Dryer Controllers. Wet Electro-Static Precipitator (WESP). HMI WESP Controllers. Related Dryer Infeed/Outfeed Hoists, Transfers and Unloaders. Automatic and Portable Moisture Meters. Dry Veneer Stacker Systems w/ Automated Unloaders. Related Dryer Fans and Dampers. Mill Fresh Air Fans and Dryer Cooling Fans. Automatic Ink and Water Mixer. Metriguard Sheet Scanners. Ward Moisture Detectors w/ Sprayers. 4' Sheet Re-Entry Re-Feed Systems. Hand Strapper. Forklift. CCTV Monitors. 3. EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITY (setting, adjusting and/or servicing) Adjusts dryer speeds, temperatures, dampers and humidity to ensure quality veneer drying. Checks and sets moisture setting at outfeed once a shift. Checks calibration of sentries using portable moisture meter or manually by checking the dials and flushing the systems. Observes of equipment under operation and reports malfunctions in bushing, baffles, rolls, sprockets, and steam coils to Maintenance Personnel. Sets veneer gap and pinch rolls timing at the dryer infeeds. Activates exhaust fans to control smoke and fog conditions in the plant. Tests auto speed control log system and sentry input systems for proper operation. Checks pitch build-up on grid detector. Opens and closes dampers as required. Checks for leaks in any WESP pumps and notifies Steam Plant or Maintenance Personnel. Sets or adjusts Dryer #5 drive chain timing. Resets deluge if CoGen is busy and manually dumps deluge if valve fails..
Page 3 of 5 4. RELATED DUTIES (cleanup of equipment, immediate work area and other odd jobs) Controls the temperature in the dryer building and notifies powerhouse when to turn the steam on or off the dryers. Performs a calibration check while keeping the piece counter and downtime counter in moisture meter clean. Checks for loose wires on sensor brushes and sprayers. Calibrates and cross-checks the portable moisture meter with moisture scale and electric conductivity scale. Turns on or off corner water values for fire prevention, and monitors the operation of the dryer water injectors to control fires and cool dryer floor. Checks dryer doors for seals and marks if in need of repairs. Monitors automatic oil supply to the circulating fans and bypass for proper operation. Troubleshoots gas system problems and manually resets each dryer gas burner fault system. Replaces fire hose and pulls out dryer rolls which are jammed. Replaces ink barrel using pipe wrench. Unplugs and adjusts infeed pinch roll during pinch roll plug-ups. Checks dryer roof after fires to ensure there are no spot fires. Adjusts the cooling intake stacks and D/A stacks on roof. Replaces dryer bushings in #5 dryer. Completes a record of tubes and rolls inventory to determine if more are needed. Cleans infeed blower fan screens for proper pick-up at the vacuum hoods. Cleans the hot-air fan screens on a regular daily basis. Unstraps green veneer and/or piles bunks. Adds caustic and anti-foam to WESP storage tanks when running low. Toggles production information in and out of Data Gather System (DGS) mode when required. 5. REGULAR OR OCCASIONAL RELIEF DUTIES If required to relieve, will receive higher rate of pay. (List the extent of these duties and rate of pay) 6. REGULAR OR OCCASIONAL REPORTS, TALLIES AND/OR RECORDS (List titles, purpose and disposal - attach sample) Dryer Record - record specie, pressure speed stock, size running, time and changes. Records tally of all re-dry. Lost time and reason, hourly budget and reports. Change speed and temperature graph. Computes readout and resets end of shift. Maintenance Report. Quality Control Report. 7. (a) WHO SUPERVISES YOUR WORK? (b) DO YOU DIRECT OTHERS? Dry End Foreman Yes
Page 4 of 5 (c) HOW MANY AND WHOM? 1 Cleanup/Dry End/Utility Forklift; 1 Re-Dry Utility; 1 Forklift/Veneer Receiving; 4 Dryer Feeders; 1 Dryer Feeder/#5 Dryer; 1 Forklift/Dry Infeed, 3 Dryer Stacker Attendant/Grade Scanners; 1 #1 Dryer Grader Stacker Attendant/Offbearer; 1 Dryer Stacker Grade Scanner Feeder/Grader/#5 Dryer. 5 Dryer Offbearers. 2 Rustlers. 8. (a) WHAT PHYSICAL ASPECT OF YOUR JOB DO YOU PERFORM THE MOST? Clearing plug-ups and leveling loads of green veneer for feeding. (b) WHAT IS THE HEAVIEST WORK YOU DO? Pulling dryer rolls out. 9. 10. HOW COULD YOU INJURE SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOURSELF? Untimely starting of machinery. Collisions with other forklifts. Transferring loads along chain onto hoist could catch someone in pinch point. Dumping deluge water could scald someone working nearby. Slipping and hitting someone with pipe pole when unplugging dryer. Adjusting infeed pinch roll with hydraulic. HOW COULD YOU GET INJURED? Fall from dryer roof or when climbing stairs or ladders in winter. Slips off platform while replacing dryer rolls. Minor cuts, slivers, burns from handling veneer, clearing upset conditions, and repairing equipment. Collisions with other forklifts. Burns from opening doors to check for fires and plug-ups. Strains from pulling and/or lifting on jammed dryer rolls. Pinched hands when replacing tubes and rolls in dryer. Trips and falls on bunks laying on the floor. Chemical burns from handling WESP caustic and anti-foam agents. 11. (a) DO YOU WORK INSIDE OR OUTSIDE? Inside & Outside (b) WHAT DISAGREEABLE OR UNCOMFORTABLE CONDITIONS ARE YOU EXPOSED TO? Seasonal temperatures. Noise from dryer fans. Dryer smoke and air-borne veneer mold. Excessive temperature in dryers while clearing plug-ups. Getting wet feet and clothing when fighting fires. Severe weather conditions when outside or on roof.
Page 5 of 5 Important Instructions: The above job description constitutes the official record of the Industry Plywood Job Evaluation Committee. If and when a revision to job duties is necessary, the Plant Job Review Committee should use a copy of the job description and amend it by crossing out eliminated duties, adding new or revised duties in handwriting, and then completing the following signature section to show that agreement was reached. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE RELATED PLYWOOD SUPPLEMENT: REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR USW 1 2 (Signatures) 3 4 REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR MANAGEMENT THE ABOVE INFORMATION HAS BEEN CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: FOR THE LOCAL UNION 6 (Name) 5 FOR THE LOCAL MANAGEMENT (Position) Important Note: Job Descriptions submitted for evaluation or re-evaluation must be signed by the Plant Job Review Committee Members, checked and approved by a representative of Plant Management, and then forwarded to the Local Union for final endorsement.