Lead Saw Filer & Maintenance Leader (CNC & Quality)

Downie Timber Ltd.; Revelstoke; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Pension plan

Diverse work opportunities

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Downie Timber Ltd. in Revelstoke, BC, is seeking a Head Filer to lead our saw filing department within the maintenance team.

You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency, overseeing staff development, scheduling, and calibration of filing equipment to support lumber production. You will collaborate with mill operations to optimize sawing performance and defect reduction, while ensuring accurate documentation and inventory control of filing room supplies.

Qualifications

• Certified Saw Filer with 8-10 years of saw filing experience.
• Class 5 Driver's license.
• Leadership experience is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving and technical abilities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Commitment to safe work and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct oversight of the saw filing department, ensuring safe work practices, effective task assignment, and accountability for performance.
• Support and implement safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling to meet maintenance and production requirements.
• Coach and develop team members, provide technical guidance and oversee ongoing training.
• Ensure filing work meets established quality standards and that maintenance activities are accurately documented.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination between shifts, maintenance personnel, and production teams.
• Address employee performance and relations matters in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Manage filing room inventory, including saws, spare parts, and consumables.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate precision saw filing equipment, including automated CNC grinders, stretchers, and specialized measuring instruments.
• Oversee the maintenance, condition, and reliability of filing room equipment, identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Establish and maintain filing quality control standards to support consistent lumber quality and optimal sawing performance.
• Diagnose sawing defects and collaborate with mill operations to resolve cutting performance issues, improve cutting accuracy, and maximize equipment reliability.

Skills

Certified Saw Filer

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Planning and organization

Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Class 5 Driver's license

Job description

Downie Timber Ltd. in Revelstoke, BC, is seeking a Head Filer to lead our saw filing department within the maintenance team.

You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency, overseeing staff development, scheduling, and calibration of filing equipment to support lumber production. You will collaborate with mill operations to optimize sawing performance and defect reduction, while ensuring accurate documentation and inventory control of filing room supplies.