Filer -Benchman (Chilco)

Idaho Forest Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group in Kentucky is seeking a Filer Benchman to maintain and repair saws, guides, and knives used in mill operations. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

You will perform grinding, tip replacement, and adjustments to keep equipment properly tensioned and productive, plus assist with inventory and interdepartmental quality troubleshooting. Candidates should have completion of Filer-Fitter 1-3 hours and a high school diploma, with ability to work

Qualifications

• Completion of Filer-Fitter 1-3 hours with required apprenticeship steps.
• Ability to read precision measurement devices.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and perform duties per rules, regs and JSAs.
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards.
• Tip and grind all saws.
• Weld or replace tips and sharpen saws.
• Maintain grinding equipment and filing tools.
• Changes saws and guides.
• Maintain filing room inventory and keep area clean.
• Work with other departments to troubleshoot quality issues.

Skills

Precision tools

Self-motivated

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Filer Benchman is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all saws, guides, and knives used in mill operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment
• Tip and grind all saws
• Hammer and roll saws to ensure they are level and properly tensioned
• Weld or replace tips and sharpen saws
• Changes saws and guides
• Pour babbitt for guides and cuts to proper size
• Maintain grinding equipment and ensure proper settings of filing equipment
• Maintain all saw guide lube and water systems
• Work with other departments to ensure lumber quality and troubleshoot any quality issues
• Assist head filer in maintaining filing room inventory
• Maintain a production level work pace
• Keep work area clean at all times – cleanup during and after shift
• Other duties as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Filer-Fitter 1-3 required hours (2,480-3,180 minimum) and work-up steps of the Intermountain Saw Filer Association apprenticeship program or equivalent
• Skills:
  • Ability to use and read precision measurement devices
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and understand printed materials
• Ability to adjust work schedule, perform shift work, work overtime as needed
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• 1+ year sawmill machine operator experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Production

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – frequent
• Twist upper body – frequent
• Lift above waist height – frequent depending on machine center
• Repetitive use of hands – constant
• Stand/walk – constant
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.

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