Filer -Benchman (Chilco)

Position Summary

The Filer Benchman is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all saws, guides, and knives used in mill operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment
• Tip and grind all saws
• Hammer and roll saws to ensure they are level and properly tensioned
• Weld or replace tips and sharpen saws
• Change saws and guides
• Pour babbitt for guides and cuts to proper size
• Maintain grinding equipment and ensure proper settings of filing equipment
• Maintain all saw guide lube and water systems
• Work with other departments to ensure lumber quality and troubleshoot any quality issues
• Assist head filer in maintaining filing room inventory
• Maintain a production level work pace
• Keep work area clean at all times – cleanup during and after shift
• Other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Completion of Filer-Fitter 1-3 required hours (2,480-3,180 minimum) and work-up steps of the Intermountain Saw Filer Association apprenticeship program or equivalent
• Skills: Ability to use and read precision measurement devices, self-motivated, ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions, ability to read and understand printed materials, ability to adjust work schedule, perform shift work, work overtime as needed, ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• 1+ year sawmill machine operator experience