Saw Filer

Domtar; Glenwood (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Weekly Attendance Bonus

Production Bonus

Night Shift Differential

Overtime Eligibility

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k Match

Disability Insurance

Employee assistance program

Training & Development

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Domtar's Saw Filer in Glenwood, AR is a full-time permanent role at our lumber manufacturing facility. You will support and safely execute saw filing activities, inspect, sharpen, and help replace large saws, while maintaining precision equipment and adhering to safety guidelines.

Candidates should have relevant saw filer experience and the ability to operate sharpening machines and hand tools. We offer competitive pay, OT opportunities, sign-on bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working as a saw filer.
• Ability to operate a variety of sharpening machines and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and safely executing the saw filing activities for our lumber manufacturing facility.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot knife, circle saws, band saws, and guide problems.
• 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, shipping, and maintenance teams.
• Ability to adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties when assigned.
• This job is classified as a SAFETY SENSITIVE position.

Skills

Saw filer experience

Sharpening machines

Hand tools

Tools

Sharpening machines

Measuring tools

Job description

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Saw Filer

Location:

Glenwood, AR, US, 71943

Department: Saw Sharpening (MN03)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Glenwood, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Saw Filer. This job is full-time permanent.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for supporting and safely executing the saw filing activities for our lumber manufacturing facility.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot knife, circle saws, band saws, and guide problems.
• 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, shipping, and maintenance teams.
• Ability to adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties when assigned.
• This job is classified as a SAFETY SENSITIVE position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience working as a saw filer
• Ability to operate a variety of sharpening machines and hand tools

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, kneeling.
• Ability to climb stairs and may be required to move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level is usually loud.
• Exposure to high temperature in summer and cold temperature in winter.

What you gain by working with us:

• Entry base pay - $28.44
• $2,000 Sign On Bonus for new hires
• Weekly Attendance Bonus $2.00 per hour
• Production Bonus – up to $3.00 per hour
• Night Shift differential - $1.00 per hour
• Opportunity for paid overtime at time and a half rate
• Immediately eligible for paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 401k w/Company Match up to 4%
• 401k Automatic Company Contribution up to 6.5%
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Employee assistance program for personnel and family members
• Support for training and development
• Referral Bonus – up to $1,000 per referral.
• Respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.