Saw Filer

Interfor; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Interfor is seeking a skilled Saw Filer for our Longview, Washington operation. The role involves repairing and forming teeth on saw blades, welding cracks, and performing routine maintenance on filing machines.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in lumber operations and a high school diploma or GED. Safety and accuracy are essential in this hands-on, on-site position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in lumber operations.
• High School education or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the Saw Filer’s trade.

Responsibilities

• Repairs saw blades according to customer specifications using hand tools, machine tools, and welding equipment.
• Cleans or forms teeth on saw blades, brazes or welds cracks.
• Starts machine that grinds and files saw teeth; performs preventive maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Saw filing

Blade repair

Welding

Measurement accuracy

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Machine tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Saw Filer, Longview, Washington

Interfor is seeking skilled, dependable, and safety focused team players to join our team as a Saw Filer in Longview, Washington. Starting rate for this position is $35.93-$39.42 per hour based on skill level and experience.

What You’ll Do

• Repairs saw blades according to customer's or manufacturer's specifications, using hand tools, machine tools, and welding equipment: Examines saw for defects.
  
• Cuts broken teeth from saw, using power shear.
  
• Brazes or welds cracks in saw blades.
  
• Forms teeth on saw blade by beveling joints on grinder and welding or brazing them together.
  
• Straightens twists and kinks in blades, using straightening press, and hammers out dents in blade on metal table.
  
• Adjusts cutting width of teeth, using swage or special pliers.
  
• Computes number and angle of teeth to produce specified cut.
  
• Clamps blade in saw-filing machine and turns hand wheel to adjust distance between teeth, angle of bevel, and depth of cut of file or abrasive wheel.
  
• Starts machine that automatically grinds and files saw teeth.
  
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
  
• Physical Requirements: Walking, Stairs, Bending and Lifting (Up to 50 lbs).

What You Offer

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the Saw Filer’s trade.
  
• The hazards and safety precautions of the saw filer’s trade.
  
• Ability to learn job-related material primarily through oral instructions and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
  
• 3-5 years in lumber operations.
  
• High School education or GED equivalent preferred.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development and great benefits.

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
  
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• HSA Medical Plan
  
• 401(k) Matching Plan
  
• 92 Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Gainshare Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a background check. In addition, as a federal contractor, all applicants offered a position must successfully pass a preemployment drug test including the testing for cannabis.Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.