Filer Trainee - Kalispell Lumber

Weyerhaeuser

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is currently offering a $1,500 hiring bonus. The company is seeking individuals committed to safety, with a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. Specifically, Weyerhaeuser’s Montana Wood Products is looking to fill a Saw Filer Trainee position at its Kalispell Lumber facility, offering a career in skilled trades. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, eager to learn, and determined to succeed. Weyerhaeuser provides positions with on-the-job training, continued growth potential, and stable employment with excellent pay and benefits. Their manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize leading-edge technologies. The successful candidate will possess technical capabilities to collaborate with the filing team, supporting the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of filing operations. This role involves servicing all aspects of saw maintenance for both stellite and carbide saws, assisting with saw/chipper head changes, performing preventative maintenance, and inspecting equipment for wear, damage, or unsafe conditions. The candidate is expected to strive for operational excellence, be a team player, and contribute to the success of the sawmill and planer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Candidate must be able to provide personal hand tools of the trade.
It is a general requirement that at least one year be spent at any current grade level before advancement to next level.
Interest and willingness to learn and progress in saw filing trade – knives/circle saws/band saws
Knowledge to use precise measuring equipment, i.e., micrometers and dial indicators, etc.
Willingness to work various shifts days/nights and overtime when required
Willingness to work weekends and holidays, as necessary
Willingness to commit to training that will require self-study materials
Ability to service all aspects of saw maintenance for both stellite and carbide saws.
Ability to work closely with supervisors, electricians, millwrights and others; be a team player/leader; good verbal and written communication skills; and demonstrate positive attitude.
Demonstrate ability to work safely and care for tools and equipment
Ability to be a self-starter with the ability to work with and without direct supervision.
Ability to anticipate production/maintenance needs
Ability to be flexible to change and constant interruptions using time management skills
Knowledge and ability to use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Show proficiency in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) standards.
Demonstrate basic computer skills including Maintenance Management Software, MS Office, Email and Web based programs. Must be able to manage program files as documented in file management SOPs. Must be able to search Knowledgebase and follow written procedures.
Demonstrated ability to read, write and follow specific printed directions
Demonstrated ability to adhere to internal filing shop quality control and troubleshoot lumber for quality and size control
Complete required paperwork utilizing preventative maintenance software program associated with repairing saws/equipment, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
Possess mechanical background and aptitude
Demonstrate knowledge in mill safety processes and have strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate knowledge regarding preventative maintenance processes, process reliability and how to maintain shop standards.
Demonstrate knowledge inspecting and maintaining precision equipment for proper calibration

Nice To Haves

Metal working skills and machine shop skills preferred
Previous saw filing experience is strongly preferred
Related vocational courses preferred

Responsibilities

Support Kalispell Lumber by maximizing equipment reliability and operational excellence by working with a team of filers, millwrights, electricians, and operators.
Support Kalispell Lumber with setup and maintenance of the planer; setting up heads and helping the planer feeder as needed to attain maximum throughput.
Obtain working knowledge of satellite, carbide, basic benching procedures, internal quality control and alignment procedures.
Obtain expertise in all aspects of saw maintenance, including carbide, basic benching procedures, internal quality control, grinding/benching round and band saws, saw changes, preventative maintenance, and machine center alignment procedures.
Implement process changes in a rapid-changing work environment to ensure maximum quality lumber production.
Complete required paperwork utilizing preventative maintenance software program associated with repairing saws/equipment, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
Demonstrate leadership in mill safety processes and strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.