Lumber Saw Operator - Hands-On Craft & Career Growth

Builders FirstSource; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is seeking a skilled lumber saw operator in Modesto, CA. You will read work orders, set up the saw for specific cuts, adjust feed speeds, and feed lumber through the saw while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include stacking lumber after cuts, informing supervision about dull blades, and performing other duties as assigned. This role emphasizes precision, safety, and reliability in a loud production environment.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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

Skills

Oral Communication

Teamwork

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Lumber Identification

Education

Less than high school education or minimal experience

Job description

Builders FirstSource is seeking a skilled lumber saw operator in Modesto, CA. You will read work orders, set up the saw for specific cuts, adjust feed speeds, and feed lumber through the saw while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include stacking lumber after cuts, informing supervision about dull blades, and performing other duties as assigned. This role emphasizes precision, safety, and reliability in a loud production environment.