Sawyer Lead Mfg Direct - Truss
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.
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
- competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
