Lumber Saw Operator — Precision Cuts & Team Growth

Builders FirstSource; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, is seeking a Saw Operator to join our production team. You will read work orders, set up pop-up, miter, and web saws, adjust speeds, and feed lumber through the line to meet cutting requirements.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Candidates should be prepared for a physically active environment, basic math, tape measure reading, and the ability to follow directions and maintain quality in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read a limited number of words and numbers; understand work orders and measurements.
• Follows instructions and safety procedures to operate saws and handle 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

Attention to detail

Reading a tape measure

Education

Less than high school education or up to 1 month related experience

Job description

Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, is seeking a Saw Operator to join our production team. You will read work orders, set up pop-up, miter, and web saws, adjust speeds, and feed lumber through the line to meet cutting requirements.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Candidates should be prepared for a physically active environment, basic math, tape measure reading, and the ability to follow directions and maintain quality in a fast-paced shop.