Filer Trainee - Kalispell Lumber

Weyerhaeuser•Kalispell, MT

2d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser's Montana Wood Products is currently looking to fill a Saw Filer Trainee position at our Kalispell Lumber facility. This is your opportunity for a career in skilled trades. A successful candidate is highly motivated, has the desire to learn and determined to succeed. At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training, continued growth potential and a career limited only by you. We continually strive to develop and promote talent from within while offering stable employment with excellent pay and benefits. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry. The successful candidate will have technical capabilities to effectively work with the filing team to perform/coordinate a variety of functions to support the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of filing operations and associated activities. This position will help to service all aspects of saw maintenance for both stellite and carbide saws. The position is also responsible to assist with saw/chipper head changes, perform preventative maintenance and inspect equipment for signs of wear, damage, or unsafe conditions. The successful candidate will need to aspire to have operational excellence, be a team player and be willing to do whatever it takes to help make the sawmill and planer successful. You will have the opportunity to : 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Candidate must be able to provide personal hand tools of the trade.
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
The job of Saw Filer is a Very Heavy-Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Very Heavy Duty involves exertion of more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds continuously to move objects. Although there is no lifting over 50 pounds required, this job is rated as Very Heavy Duty due to the push/pull force of over 100 pounds that may be required.
Seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Service all aspects of saw maintenance for both stellite and carbide saws.
Assist with saw/chipper head changes.
Perform preventative maintenance and inspect equipment for signs of wear, damage, or unsafe conditions.
Maximize equipment reliability and operational excellence by working with a team of filers, millwrights, electricians, and operators.
Support 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.