Saw Filer - OR

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division. Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment.

About the role

We are looking for a Journey Level Saw Filer to join our team in Willamina, Oregon. This role involves maintaining saws and saw machine centers in a safe and efficient manner, including identifying and troubleshooting potential problems with saw preparation, maintenance, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform sharpening of band saws and round saws
• Perform stellite tipping, side dressing, and profiling of band saws and round saws
• Perform pouring/grinding babbitt guides and grinding band mill guides
• Bench band saws and round saws, and weld cracked band saws
• Maintain all saw machine center lube systems to protect saws and guides
• Perform line-up and leveling tasks on assigned saw machine centers
• Assist with saw changes where needed on assigned saw machine centers
• Clean up in the filing room area and after completion of tasks at saw machine centers
• Assist other team members with breakdown situations and other assigned tasks
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks on assigned saw machine centers as related to saw performance
• Perform preventative maintenance on all filing room equipment and make repairs when necessary
• Troubleshoot problems in the filing room and at assigned saw machine centers
• Be a self-starter and a team player, performing all job functions in a safe manner while maintaining a high level of safety awareness
• Lead others when necessary and accept input from others while providing constructive feedback

Requirements

• Journey Level experience with benching saws, fitting, tipping, and side grinding
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed, and assist with vacation coverage
• Driven by a desire to maintain high standards for Safety, Quality, and Production
• Capable of making good decisions pertaining to each task performed
• Pay close attention to details pertaining to the job
• Perform work in an organized manner

Benefits

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost-effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Schedule

Swing shift. Overtime is expected.