Ripsaw Operator

Bliffert Lumber • Milwaukee, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The ripsaw/lumber sawyer operator position requires a skilled woodworking professional to cut raw lumber into valuable millwork.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience as a ripsaw operator and/or lumber sawyer preferred
• strong understanding of wood characteristics
• proficient with computers
• Good mathematical skills
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive motions
• able to lift 50Lb+
• Ability to communicate and work with mill coworkers

Responsibilities

• focus on maximizing yield & quality of rough lumber
• Setting up saw
• making precise cuts
• Inspect the lumber for imperfections and decide the best cutting pattern to maximize value using our optimization software and automated movable saw
• Must maintain the machine's maintenance schedule and saw blades and lubricant cation schedule

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401k – employer contribution 3% of monthly gross wages
• 401k Profit Sharing (dependent upon company profitability – historical rate ~2%)
• $15,000 Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term Disability
• Performance Based Annual Bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Low Cost Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, and Children)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees