Scarf Press Operator

Job Title Scarf Line Operator- 4 Positions

Branch Mass Plywood Panel Manufacturing

Report To Plant Manager/ Shift Supervisor

Schedule Trained on Day Shift but will move to Swing Shift once trained

Status Full-time

Wage Range $23.02 - $25.51

Date Open

Job Summary The Scarf Line Operator is responsible for operating the scarf line in our MPP manufacturing facility, reporting directly to the Plant Manager or Shift Supervisor. Primary duties involve scarfing large laminated panels; cutting precise joints, applying glue, pressing, and curing the joints. followed by sanding, cutting, and stacking. This role plays a critical part in producing high-quality Mass Plywood Panels (MPP), an innovative, patented building material.

Essential Functions

• Operate the scarf line to cut joints in panels (up to 12 ft wide x 48 ft long x 24 in thick), apply adhesives, press, and cure joints while maintaining strict quality standards for joint integrity, surface finish, and dimensional tolerances.
• Perform secondary processes including sanding, panel cutting, and stacking.
• Ensure consistent quality control across all finished panels.
• Flexibly support other areas as needed, such as MPP press operations, CNC machining, inventory management, product preparation for shipment, basic carpentry, and overhead crane operation.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, efficient work environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Background in plywood, engineered wood, or similar facilities (e.g., resins, presses, panel sawing, finishing).
• Forklift certification or experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuous standing, walking, and movement; repetitive use of shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers.
• Lifting up to 40 lbs; frequent stair climbing and boarding/disboarding machinery.
• Schedule: 5-6 days per week; Swing Shift after Day Shift training.

Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: Minimum 1 year in manufacturing, woodworking, or related field.

Strong attention to detail, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to quality and safety.

Growth mindset with interest in cutting-edge building technologies.

Benefits Health, Dental, Life, Short-term Disability, Section 125, Profit Sharing and 401(K), Vacation and Holiday Pay

Qualifications OUR COMPANY Freres Engineered Wood Products, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in 1922 in Lyons, Oregon as a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business. Three generations of family management have led the Company’s veneer and plywood manufacturing facilities to sustain in the Santiam Canyon and we are committed to operating for another 100+ years.

We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant and cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood and even electricity.

Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to become the sole producer and developer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Plywood Panel. If you have growth mindset, thrive under pressure and want to on the forefront of new building technology, you’re probably a great fit for our team!