Lead Saw Filer - Days - Roseburg, OR
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.
- Constant use of hearing and vision
- Frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching
- Occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
