Saw Filer

Job Description/Expectations/Key Functions

• Grind, swage, and shape band saws, round saws, and chipper knives.
• Clean, mill, and set saw guides.
• Bench band and round saws.
• Ability to tip round and band saws and pour babbit guides.
• Perform maintenance on grinders, side grinders, tipper, and milling equipment.
• Grind bandmills.
• Line up headrigs and rotary gangs.
• Troubleshoot saw issues such as lumber marking or off size lumber.

Requirements

• An understanding of sawmill manufacturing operations with a priority on working safely.
• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Must be willing and have the aptitude to learn all filing room tasks and change all saws and canter knives.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Practice good house keeping.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with the ability to be flexible, work in a changing environment, and work as part of a highly functional team.
• Knowledge and understanding of sawmill manufacturing processes, electricity, hydraulics, and mechanics.

Skills

• Grinding skills.
• Saw maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage.
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account, 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, 9 paid holidays and Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Northwest Hardwoods provides a highly competitive compensation program with profit sharing plan.

Schedule

Northwest Hardwoods operates manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and this position requires working all shifts with expectations to work odd shifts and overtime as deemed necessary by the facility leads / management team.

Company

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.