Lead Saw Filer - Days - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group•Roseburg, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting Plant Manager in providing leadership and direction of the saw filers in their daily job routines by issuing work orders and through direct communications. Lead Saw filer communicates with and keeps Plant Manager informed of all problems and progress. Lead Saw filer will be responsible for supporting and promoting company policies and procedures while encouraging the same positive behavior in each member of the saw filing team. Safety is a priority. Following lockout procedures is always mandatory. Use of personal protective equipment should include eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, and sturdy boots. Always practice safe lifting. Keep all guards, shields, and covers in place to protect yourself. Safety is a habit you should practice and encourage your co-workers to do the same.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate
Minimum of 2 years’ experience
Organizing and coordinating schedules
Analyzing and interpreting data
Problem solving
Completing written work orders
Must be able to concentrate in a noisy environment
Deal with frequent interruptions
Juggle multiple projects
Meet deadlines
Exercise independent judgment or perform other mental tasks
Interacts effectively with others to convey thoughts, ideas, and information
Utilizes the power of positive persuasion to gain the support of others
Use vision/hearing continuously
Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, Machine Specific Lockout Procedures, monthly safety training topics, and Job Certification if applicable.
Worker generally works alone, with little supervision.
Must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each next task.
Proficient in Round saw (fitting/benching)
Proficient in Band saw (fitting/benching)
Guides – proficient in milling and setting up saw guides.
Assist with saw changes, both band and circular.
Maintain and complete routine repairs to the filing room grinding equipment.
Assist with machine center alignment and maintenance.
Quality Control – measuring lumber and making machine adjustments.
Basic Computer Skills
Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail with a strong sense of urgency.
Must possess good communication skills and work well in a team setting.
Assist production personnel with any material flow related to production equipment.
Be able to learn and operate equipment within Sawmill
Keep up with production flow when on general labor.
Identify wood species.
Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery.
Always use our 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy.
Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out).
Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).
Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver).
Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of communication with supervisors, machine operators, and maintenance regarding quality issues.
Troubleshoots saw damage, monitors saw changes.
Research filing technology.
Supervises other filers.
Train other filers in all aspects of Sawfiling and Safety.
Inspect, level, tension, and sharpen bandsaws and circle saws.
Side grind bandsaws and circle saws.
Assist in tipping bandsaws and circle saws.
Help with repair of damaged saw teeth by welding or replacing the teeth (oxy/acetylene and TIG welding).
Assist in the process of knife grinding.
Assist with saw changes at edgers and band mills. Report incorrect saw change procedures and mishandling of saws or guides to supervisors.
Help with cleaning, pouring, and shaving of saw guides.
Understand filing room machine operation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
Have a good working knowledge of how to line up, operate, and repair all edgers and bandmills.
Help maintain all lubricants at these workstations.
Have a strong working relationship with the maintenance department.
Attend and participate in daily/weekly management and maintenance meetings.
Must maintain inventory levels of spare parts to ensure we have the needed parts on hand to make repairs. Must work with vendors on parts needed. Must enter Plan Orders into M3 for needed items for purchase.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose.
Sweep filing room as needed.
Assist with cleaning of filing room machinery.