NIGHT SHIFT - GA - PLANER TOOL SETTER
THE BEASLEY GROUP · beasley.com
Hazlehurst
The job in short
Planer tool setting.
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Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-06-01
- Location as listed
- HAZLEHURST, GA, USA
- Role
- Production / Machine Operator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: BEASLEY FOREST PRODUCTS MAIN - HAZLEHURST, GA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Manufacturing, 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
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.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED, preferred, but not required
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
Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing.
Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials and tooling.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) includes safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear.
Ability to safely work around moving machinery and industrial equipment.
Inspect tooling for wear, damage, and performance issues.
Remove, replace, sharpen, and maintain planer knives and cutting components as needed.
Verify tooling setups and make precision adjustments to maintain production tolerances.
Work with planer operators to troubleshoot quality and production issues.
Monitor finished lumber quality and assisted in correcting defects related to planer setup.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on planer tooling and related equipment.
Maintain tool inventories and communicate tooling needs to supervisors.
Ensure work areas remain organized, clean, and compliant with safety standards.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and all company safety policies.
Assist maintenance and production teams during equipment changeovers and downtime events.
Completely required production, maintenance, and inspection documentation.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
Required Qualifications
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, holidays, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Mechanical aptitude with experience using precision measuring tools.
Ability to read and interpret production specifications and measurements.
Knowledge of industrial safety practices.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
Strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements is mandatory.
What We Offer
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities
Safety-Focused Work Environment
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.
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