Lead Saw Filer - Days - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.•Roseburg, OR

3d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

Since our founding in 1951, Swanson Group has proudly remained a multigenerational, family-owned company. We are committed to fostering a welcome and supportive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. At Swanson Group, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working alongside dedicated employees who share a passion for excellence. We believe in building a culture that encourages growth, collaboration, and long-term success. Explore our current job openings and discover how you can become a valued member of the Swanson Group family today!

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).
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.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Welding Equipment
Welding Face shield
Welding Gloves
Respirator/Dust mask
Arm Guards
Fall Protection (as required)

Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of communication with supervisors, machine operators, and maintenance regarding quality issues.
Troubleshoot saw damage, monitor saw changes, and research filing technology.
Supervise other filers and train them 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.
Maintain inventory levels of spare parts to ensure we have the needed parts on hand to make repairs.
Work with vendors on parts needed.
Enter Plan Orders into M3 for needed items for purchase.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purposes.
Sweep filing room as needed.
Assist with cleaning of filing room machinery.