Sawyer Mfg Direct - EWP

Builders FirstSource•Wilmington, NC

6d•Onsite

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. PURPOSE Operates basic saw types such as pop-up, miter, web saws, etc. to cut planks, timbers, or boards according to work orders by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 read at tape measure at 1/16 inch.
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.
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.
Stacks cut lumber after processing.
Advises supervisor of dull saw blades.
Other duties as assigned