Job Description:

• 1) Operates machine to perforate wood products, such as timbers, ties, or poles, to facilitate penetration of wood preservatives: Installs knife-studded incising rollers in machine and sets roller stops according to size of material being processed, using hand wrenches and pry bar.

• 2) Turns air valve to regulate pressure on incising rollers and starts machine and conveyor system.

• 3) Signals other workers to load or move timbers or poles onto conveyor or powered feeding tram.

• 4) Moves levers or presses pedal to regulate speed of conveyor and opening of incisor rollers to accommodate various size timbers and poles.

• 5) Examines rollers, knives, bearings, and conveyor mechanisms, and replaces worn or broken parts, using handtools.

• 6) May operate discharge conveyor with lifting controls to unload poles onto ramp or into water.

• 7) May operate trim saw to square ends on poles.

• 8) May brand poles or timbers, using branding hammer.

• 9) May be designated according to product processed as Pole-Incisor Operator; Timber-Incisor Operator.