Saw Filer

Location: Plymouth

Description Weyerhaeuser, Plymouth Lumber mill located in Plymouth, NC has an opening for a saw filer with industrial experience. Competitive wage and benefits package included. All candidates must be safety conscious, self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, be experienced in working with other crafts, and have a desire to work in a market focused, team environment.

Candidates selected for this position will bench and grind band saws, hammer and sharpen carbide saws, troubleshoot and work on filing equipment, and align sawmill equipment.

Key Functions:

The Saw Filer will be responsible filing room activities consisting of, but not limited to:

Participate in safety meetings and activities as determined by team and mill norms and standards

Benching and fitting bandsaws

Sharpening, tipping and benching round saws Honing and maintaining knives

Pour babbit, maintenance of guides and maintaining guide plane

Complete PMs for sawmill and saw shop machinery as required

Participate in reliability task teams or activities as required

Help coach apprentices/operators to learn saw filing trade and help with PMs Qualifications High  School Diploma or equivalent

Mechanical background and aptitude

Must pass Operations Level 2 aptitude test.

Experienced with sawmill mechanics, saw change-outs, Bandmill alignment. Such as crossline between guides and wheels.

Process two-years working experience as a band saw filer and/or two-years precision Millwright experience.

Knowledge of using precise measuring equipment, i.e., micrometers and dial indicators, etc.

Good communication skills

Willingness to work rotating shift schedules, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Have a good work record – safety and dependability

Self-motivated and able to follow instructions precisely

Be able to read, write and follow specific printed directions

Ability to troubleshoot lumber for quality and size control

Understanding of machine alignment procedures

Resume detailing education and work history required for consideration

Must be able to pass a computer base skills test Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen

Retirement:
Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

About Wood Products:

We’ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Job Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction Primary Location USA-NC-Plymouth Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor Job Type Experienced Shift Day (1st)
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