Sawfiler

West Fraser
Camden, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2024 CLOSED ON 5/14/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sawfiler position at West Fraser?

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SAWFILER

Our Leola, Arkansas Sawmill division is currently seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of : SAWFILER

Our Sawfiler position is a valuable role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions.

What you will do :

  • Assist in knife, band saws, and gang saw changes.
  • Work with babbit and mill guides properly using knife usability knowledge.
  • Able to maintain saw guides.
  • Troubleshoot knife, gang, band saws, and guide problems.
  • Housekeeping Saw Shop and outside shop doors
  • Cutting old band saw blades with oxy / acetylene torch.
  • Responsible for inspecting, sharpening, and assisting in replacing large saws in the sawmill.
  • Safely filling and maintaining band saws and circle saws, performing machine alignment, maintaining saw filing equipment, and preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Inspect equipment for signs of wear / damage and recognize unsafe conditions.
  • Able to maintain saw guides.
  • Sharpen, repair and maintain circular saws, band saws, and knives properly.
  • Must be able to operate and understand precision measuring and grinding equipment.
  • Ability to communicate respectfully with members of the production and maintenance teams.
  • Ability to adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform other duties when assigned.

What you need to be successful :

  • Be willing to work rotating shifts.
  • Have 6 years of work experience as a band saw filer.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be able to operate and understand precision measuring, work orders, observations, and machine manuals, and grinding equipment.
  • Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures.
  • Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members.
  • Good computer skills
  • Basic math skills

What will make you stand out :

  • Circle Saws Experience : leveling, tensioning, re-tipping / welding shoulders, grinding, changing saws & guides in machines.
  • Knives & Guides Experience : grinding knives to proper angles, pouring and babbiting knives to correct height, changing knife machines, pouring and repairing Gang Saw Guides
  • Band Saws Experience : leveling, tensioning, welding cracks & teeth, swedging, shaping, & grinding band saws
  • Quality Control Experience : utilize Brunson optical tool for alignments, perform saw and knife PM's, quality checks of lumber, measure / record with tape and calipers, make saw change decision during shifts, perform PMs in filing room equipment.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include :

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • Competitive starting pay
  • On-the-job training and a
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with company match and fixed retirement contribution
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Pay Program
  • EAP Program

Apply :

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser : www.westfraser.com / jobs.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process and be sure to attach a resume as resumes will not be accepted at the site.

No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within many of our employees have built their careers with us.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall.

We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / V / D & Drug-Free Workplace

Last updated : 2024-05-11

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