What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saw Filer position at Stimson Lumber Company?
Responsibility and Accountability:
- Be competent and proficient with multiple different saws but primarily files 1-2 types of saws.
- Maintain and repair saws and related equipment at the plant (repair cracks and replace teeth including carbide and swage tooth).
- Be able to bench both band and round saws. Complete required preventative maintenance tasks. Assist in machine center alignments.
- Handle all foundational saw filing duties and responsibilities. Provide direction for those requiring extensive experience or expert knowledge. Knife grinding as applicable at the plant.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-3 years saw filing experience or has completed a filing trainee program, with certification.
- Demonstrated ability to: fit, bench and repair round saws and band saws and complete saw changes.
- Strong understanding of machines, saws and production flow.
- Ability to stand 8 - 10 hours per day, lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Ability to complete repetitive upper body motions.
- Experience with swage, shape, hammer saws, changing edger saws and guides.
Stimson Offers:
- 401(k) with a 6% company match - vested IMMEDIATELY!
- Medical / Dental / Vision Options
- $350/mos. Fuel Allowance to assist with the current cost of commuting
- Company Profit Sharing
- Paid Time off & 9 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program with reward incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement, Apprenticeships, Career Development
- Access to company owned land for recreation
- And much more!
For details about employee benefits and Stimson values: www.mystimson.com
Who is Stimson Lumber?
Stimson Lumber is a leader in the forest products and natural resources industry, with over 650 employees and locations across Idaho, Oregon and Washington. We have a progressive, forward thinking culture focusing on the development of our people. Our employees are given the tools and opportunities to maximize their talent to achieve professional and personal goals. We have been a recognized leader in our industry for decades because of our commitment to quality, customer service and continuous improvement mentality.
Why work at Stimson Lumber?
We hire people who are passionate about what they do every day, have a desire to make a difference and thrive in a team environment. We reward our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and advancement opportunities while being a great place to work. As an equal opportunity employment company, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and those influences upon the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment assessments.
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