Production Sawyer – Circle Saw

What you’ll do

• Safely operate the circle saw according to procedures and production requirements
• Cut logs, cants, or lumber to the correct size and mill specifications
• Maintain steady production flow while balancing safety, accuracy, and recovery
• Monitor lumber, logs, saw performance, alignment, vibration, cut quality, and material flow
• Recognize and communicate equipment issues (jams, vibration, misalignment, abnormal operation)
• Coincide with the supervisor, shift lead, maintenance, and other production team members to support mill throughput
• Aid with routine cleanup and operator-level checks as directed

Required qualifications

• Prior experience in a sawmill, lumber operation, manufacturing, equipment operation, or similar hands-on environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make quick, consistent production decisions
• Mechanical aptitude and awareness of when equipment isn’t running correctly
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred (not required)

• Experience as a sawyer or sawmill/machine operator
• Circle saw experience and/or knowledge of pine logs, cants, and lumber sizing
• Basic troubleshooting skills and experience communicating issues to maintenance
• Forklift, loader, or maintenance experience

Schedule & work environment

• Full-time role
• Overtime, weekends, and schedule flexibility may be required based on production needs
• Industrial sawmill environment with exposure to noise, sawdust, moving equipment, vibration, and varying temperatures
• May require sitting/standing for extended periods, climbing steps/platforms, bending/reaching, and occasional lifting or material handling