Overview

• Salary

  10,000 MYR ~ 12,000 MYR

• Industry

  Manufacturing(Other)

• Job Description

  <Key Responsibilities>
  
  1. Stacking Standards & Material Preparation
  • Develop and enforce correct stacking methods for different species and dimensions
  • Ensure even sticker spacing, airflow paths, board alignment, and load stability
  • Train stacking teams to minimize: warping, twisting, surface checking, inconsistent drying
  • Inspect all loads before they enter the kilns/thermal chambers
  
  2. Heat Treatment Cycle Management (KD & Thermal)
  • Plan, run, and optimize heat-treatment cycles for all species
  • Ensure accurate control of: temperature ramps, humidity schedules, airflow
  • Adjust cycles based on board thickness, MC content, grain orientation, and defects
  • Monitor and analyze live data from sensors and probes
  • Maintain accurate documentation for every cycle
  
  3. Defect Prevention & Quality Control During Treatment
  • Conduct QC checkpoints:
  - Pre-loading moisture content
  - Mid-cycle sampling
  - Final MC checks
  - Visual grading post-treatment
  
  • Reduce reject rates caused by:
  - Warping/bending
  - Inconsistent MC
  - Honeycombing
  - Internal/surface checks
  - Color inconsistency
  
  • Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective action
  
  4. Machine, Kiln & Equipment Reliability
  • Oversee daily inspection and function checks for:
  - Kilns
  - Thermal modification chambers
  - Fans/blowers
  - Sensors
  - Moisture meters
  
  • Work closely with engineering to minimize downtime from:
  - Faulty sensors
  - Boiler pressure drops
  - Air leaks
  - Fan failures
  - Temperature inconsistencies
  
  • Implement preventive maintenance schedule (weekly/monthly)
  • Ensure calibration of all instruments and controls
  
  5. Continuous Improvement & Yield Optimization
  • Analyze data to improve recovery %, reduce cycle duration, and lower energy usage
  • Optimize:
  - Airflow patterns
  - Chamber loading capacity
  - Energy consumption
  
  • Lead small trials to improve:
  - Thermal modification performance
  - Deeper colour penetration
  - Durability performance
  
  • Set and tract KPIS:
  - Net Recovery Rate
  - Reject Rate
  - Cycle Efficiency
  - Cost/M(3) Treated
  
  6. Training and Team Competency
  • Train kiln/thermal operators in proper control, safety, and QC
  • Build strong discipline for SOPs and documentation
  • Improve operator understanding of wood behaviour during drying