Head Sawfiler

Are you interested in working for a company that offers a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? West Fraser’s Hinton Wood Products division is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of:                           

HEAD SAW FILER

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, leading the Saw Filing Department. Higher consideration will be granted to those with previous experience in the wood remanufacturing sector, in a sawmill, planer mill, or with forest products. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of workplace and saw filing safety
• Achieving production targets
• Inspecting, maintaining, and calibrating precision equipment
• Enforcement of filing shop quality control standards
• Designing of saws
• Calculating saw speeds and feeds
• Maintaining spare parts inventory
• Shift scheduling
• Troubleshooting and examining saws for defects
• Management of saw box water and lubrication

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Ability to lead a team to work independently with little supervision
• Experience benching round saws and band saws (e.g. repairing, tensioning, leveling, tipping, sharpening)
• Knowledge of functionality, maintenance, and alignment associated with a Canter, 6ft Band Rig, Trim Saw, Gang Saws, Edgers, and Chippers.
• Ability to service and supervise all aspects of saw maintenance for stellite and carbide saws
• Understanding of preventative maintenance processes related to saw shop and sawmill machinery
• Technical understanding of the manufacturing and servicing of saws, guides, and chipping knifes
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Schedule flexibility – as work may require day, evening, and weekend shifts
• Preference will be given to a Valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Sawfiler Certification

Location Summary:

Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV’s.  Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and pools, educational institutions for pre-school through post-secondary.  To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web site: www.town.hinton.ab.ca

About West Fraser: 

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the tenth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.  

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

West Fraser continues to invest in our manufacturing facilities to ensure they are modern and competitive. We have a sustainable forestry practice and continue to innovate our processes and diversify our products, including investing in bioenergy.

We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package, including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. 

West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic. 

Apply now at https://www.westfraser.com/careers and discover more about our current opportunities! 

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products.  

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.