Saw Filer - Swing - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.•Roseburg, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 mandatory at all times. Use of personal protective equipment should include eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, and sturdy boots. Practice safe lifting at all times. Keep all guards, shields, and covers in place to protect yourself.

Requirements

Must have excellent hand eye coordination.
Use vision/hearing continuously.
Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.
Worker generally works alone with little supervision.
Operators must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.
Ability to prioritize, organize and make necessary decisions.
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 communicate with your co-worker at all times (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
Troubleshoots saw damage, monitors saw changes.
Inspect, level, tension, and sharpen bandsaws and circle saws.
Side grinds bandsaws and circle saws.
Lift saws in and out of tippers and grinders.
Help with repair of damaged saw teeth by welding or replacing the teeth (oxy/acetylene)
Assist in the process of knife grinding.
Assist with saw changes at edgers and bandmills. Report incorrect saw change procedures
Help with cleaning, pouring, and shaving of saw guides.
Understand filing room machine operation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance,
Have a good working knowledge of how to line up, operate, and repair all edgers and
Have a strong working relationship with the maintenance department, including completion of PM’s and any additional maintenance as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Sweep filing room as needed.
Assist with cleaning of filing room machinery