Machine Operator
Rafael Penacilla
Bois Daaquam (Groupe Lebel)
Subic,Zambales
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Results-driven Sawmill Operator with expertise in machinery setup and quality control from Bois Daaquam. Demonstrated strong communication skills and a commitment to safety protocols, achieving optimal lumber grading and production efficiency. Proven ability to adapt and improve processes, ensuring high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Work History
Sawmill Operator
2 Years 4 Months- Sawmill machine operators operate, monitor and control automated lumbermill equipment to saw timber logs into rough lumber; saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes; and saw or split shingles and shakes. They are employed in sawmills and planing mills.
- Sawmill machine operators usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week Between 35 to 40 hours
- Operate front-end loaders and stationary deck cranes to feed logs into the sawmill
- Examine logs and rough lumber to determine size, condition, quality and other characteristics to decide best lumber cuts to carry out, or use automated equipment to convey logs through laser scanners which determine the most productive and profitable cutting patterns
- Operate automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms or consoles to saw logs into rough lumber; saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes; and saw or split shingles and shakes
- Start conveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws
- Set up and adjust saw equipment and replace blades or bands using wrenches, gauges and other hand tools
- Operate equipment to sort and stack lumber by length and thickness, move stacks to storage areas or drying kilns, and feed lumber through planers
- Monitor movement of lumber and computer screens to ensure cuts are made according to specifications, and print production reports
- Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment.
- Physical demands Help - Physical Demands
- Standing
- Handling material manually
- Making repetitive motions
- Bending or twisting
- Date of Hired: March, 13 2024 Up to present
Machine Operator
9 Years 1 Month- EXTRUDER INFEED (SUB-OPERATOR)
- Feeds material into the extruder sheet by sheet towards the out feed area
- Measures the specifications of the materials being processed. Measures moisture content and dimensions of materials
- Observes the qualities of materials supplied
- Reports any defective parts, tools, machine and materials to immediate superior
- Communicates well with teammates about product codes and specifications
- Performs TPM with the team to prepare machine’s good running condition for a whole week operation
- Submits daily report to immediate superior
- EXTRUDER OUTFED (SUB-OPERATOR)
- Produces product with standard specifications
- Catches veneers coming out from the infeed side and repairs broken sheets of veneers
- Performs TPM
- HOT PRESS OPERATOR (SUB-OPERATOR)
- Operates machine in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures
- Operates hot press machine and makes proper settings
- Follows critical hazards and safety rules
- PLYWOOD SANDING MACHINE OPERATOR
- Sets and operates sanding machine for smoothening and finishing wooden surfaces with sand paper
- Selects grade of sand paper according to degree or smoothness and finishing required and fitting it on sanding drum
- Feeds plywood or article to be polished by feed belt against revolving sand paper to get rubbed and smoothened
- Switches on exhaust fan of machine to collect dust during operation
- PALLET MAKER
- Safely operate radial arm & table saws to cut lumber to specified sizes
- Safely operate nail gun to assemble pallets
- Construct pallets within quality and customer specifications while prioritizing safety
- Tools and Equipment Used:
- Nail gun, Circular Saw, Meter, Caliper, Hammer
- Other Machine Being Operated:
- TABLE SAW
- As operator, I feed wood or plywood and operate the machine to cut wood in a more accurate and convenient process base on project plan
- Tools and Equipment Used:
- Circular saw, Steel Meter, Caliper, Nail Gun, Orbital sander, Steel rule.
- Open wrench, Pliers, Hammer, Screw driver, Socket wrench, Allen wrench, Gear puller, Adjustable wrench.
- Contact Person: Donald Galagcac (047) 252-5830
Production Operator
8 Months- EXTRUDER INFEED (SUB-OPERATOR)
- Feeds material into the extruder sheet by sheet towards the out feed area
- Measures the specifications of the materials being processed. Measures moisture content and dimensions of materials
- Observes the qualities of materials supplied
- Reports any defective parts, tools, machine and materials to immediate superior
- Communicates well with teammates about product codes and specifications
- Performs TPM with the team to prepare machine’s good running condition for a whole week operation
- Submits daily report to immediate superior
- EXTRUDER OUTFED (SUB-OPERATOR)
- Produces product with standard specifications
- Catches veneers coming out from the infeed side and repairs broken sheets of veneers
- Performs TPM
- HOT PRESS OPERATOR (SUB-OPERATOR)
- Operates machine in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures
- Operates hot press machine and makes proper settings
- Follows critical hazards and safety rules
- PLYWOOD SANDING MACHINE OPERATOR
- Sets and operates sanding machine for smoothening and finishing wooden surfaces with sand paper
- Selects grade of sand paper according to degree or smoothness and finishing required and fitting it on sanding drum
- Feeds plywood or article to be polished by feed belt against revolving sand paper to get rubbed and smoothened
- Switches on exhaust fan of machine to collect dust during operation
- PALLET MAKER
- Safely operate radial arm & table saws to cut lumber to specified sizes
- Safely operate nail gun to assemble pallets
- Construct pallets within quality and customer specifications while prioritizing safety
- Tools and Equipment Used:
- Nail gun, Circular Saw, Meter, Caliper, Hammer
- Other Machine Being Operated:
- TABLE SAW
- As operator, I feed wood or plywood and operate the machine to cut wood in a more accurate and convenient process base on project plan
- Tools and Equipment Used:
- Circular saw, Steel Meter, Caliper, Nail Gun, Orbital sander, Steel rule.
- Open wrench, Pliers, Hammer, Screw driver, Socket wrench, Allen wrench, Gear puller, Adjustable wrench.
- Contact Person: Donald Galagcac (047) 252-5830
Education
High School Diploma
Primary
Skills
Strong communication skills
Organizational growth
Forklift operation experience
Safety protocols compliance
Adaptive decision making
Continuous improvement mindset
Quality control standards
Environmental awareness
Lumber grading expertise
Sawmill machinery operation
Machinery setup
Stress tolerance
Quality control
LANGUAGE/ DIALECT
English: Speak, Write, Read
Filipino: Speak, Write, Read
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Certification
Certificate of employee
Timeline
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