Saw Filer

Stimson Lumber Company • Gaston, OR

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Stimson Lumber Company in Gaston, OR is seeking an experienced Filer to join our team in our saw filing department. The position offers a great career opportunity for someone who possesses a desire to learn and become proficient in saw filing skills, is team-oriented and has good attention to detail. You will join and learn from a group that embrace innovation, continuous improvement and provide educational opportunities to continuously sharpen your technical skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years saw filing experience or has completed a filing trainee program, with certification.
• Demonstrated ability to: fit, bench and repair round saws and band saws and complete saw changes.
• Strong understanding of machines, saws and production flow.
• Ability to stand 8 - 10 hours per day, lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to complete repetitive upper body motions.
• Experience with swage, shape, hammer saws, changing edger saws and guides.

Responsibilities

• Be competent and proficient with multiple different saws but primarily files 1-2 types of saws.
• Maintain and repair saws and related equipment at the plant (repair cracks and replace teeth including carbide and swage tooth).
• Be able to bench both band and round saws.
• Complete required preventative maintenance tasks.
• Assist in machine center alignments.
• Handle all foundational saw filing duties and responsibilities.
• Provide direction for those requiring extensive experience or expert knowledge.
• Knife grinding as applicable at the plant.

Benefits

• Stimson pays over 80% of the premiums for healthcare coverage for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision.
• Stimson provides a 100% match on the first 6% of your pay when you contribute to your 401(k) retirement account.
• Contributions are deposited annually into your 401(k) account for Profit Sharing, up to 3% of your pay.
• This position is bonus eligible and will receive a discretionary bonus in years when the company and location are profitable.
• Position offers 9 paid holidays and 2 weeks of paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave is available up to 40 hours per year.
• Earn a $2500-$5,000 for successful employee referrals.
• Wellness Program with reward incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Apprenticeships
• Career Development
• Access to company-owned land for recreation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed