Sawyer Lead Mfg Direct - EWP

Builders FirstSource • Harrisburg, NC

7d

About The Position

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.
Summary Operates complex component saws to cut planks, timbers, or boards according to work orders by performing the following duties. Provides training and work direction to other Saw Operators.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus 1-year prior experience and/or training in related construction or lumber industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months prior experience working on machines and good mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must have attention to quality, quantity and safety.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Must be able to identify species, size, and grade of lumber.

Responsibilities

• Reviews work order to determine cut(s) to be made.
• Operate component saw with computer controlled touch screen.
• Adjusts saw for required cuts.
• Adjusts speed of saw and feed rolls.
• Observes automatic feeding of lumber to saw or pushes end of lumber into feed rolls.
• Coordinates multiple activities associated with saw operations including picking, staging, stacking and loading.
• Plans and assigns work tasks among team in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related production goals.
• Performs job tracking and reporting, overseeing the efficiency and output of team.
• Trains new employees in the tasks required for component assembly work, including actual assembly techniques, use of tools and machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures.

Benefits

• At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.
• At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees