Sawyer Lead Mfg Direct - EWP

Builders FirstSource • McCarran, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates complex component saws to cut planks, timbers, or boards according to work orders. Provides training and work direction to other Saw Operators. Reviews work order to determine cut(s) to be made. Operates 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.

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.
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED