Saw Filer

Weyerhaeuser; Plymouth (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Job summary

The Saw Filer at Weyerhaeuser's Plymouth Lumber mill in Plymouth, NC, benches and grinds bandsaws, sharpens round saws, and aligns mill equipment. Requires mechanical aptitude, precision measuring skills, and safety awareness.

Day shift, full-time, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and contribute to PMs and reliability tasks within a collaborative, safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical background and aptitude.
• Must pass Operations Level 2 aptitude test.
• Experienced with sawmill mechanics, saw change-outs, bandmill alignment.

Responsibilities

• Bench and fit bandsaws.
• Sharpen, tip and bench round saws.
• Hone and maintain knives.
• Pour babbit and maintain guides.
• Complete PMs for sawmill machinery.
• Support reliability task teams as needed.
• Coach apprentices and operators in saw filing.

Skills

Safety minded

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Willingness to rotate shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Calipers

Job description

Weyerhaeuser, Plymouth Lumber mill located in Plymouth, NC has an opening for a saw filer with industrial experience. Competitive wage and benefits package included. All candidates must be safety conscious, self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, be experienced in working with other crafts, and have a desire to work in a market focused, team environment.

Candidates selected for this position will bench and grind band saws, hammer and sharpen carbide saws, troubleshoot and work on filing equipment, and align sawmill equipment.

Key Functions

The Saw Filer will be responsible filing room activities consisting of, but not limited to:

• Participate in safety meetings and activities as determined by team and mill norms and standards
• Benching and fitting bandsaws
• Sharpening, tipping and benching round saws
• Honing and maintaining knives
• Pour babbit, maintenance of guides and maintaining guide plane
• Complete PMs for sawmill and saw shop machinery as required
• Participate in reliability task teams or activities as required
• Help coach apprentices/operators to learn saw filing trade and help with PMs

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

USA-NC-Plymouth

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Shift

Day (1st)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical background and aptitude
• Must pass Operations Level 2 aptitude test.
• Experienced with sawmill mechanics, saw change-outs, Bandmill alignment. Such as crossline between guides and wheels.
• Process two-years working experience as a band saw filer and/or two-years precision Millwright experience.
• Knowledge of using precise measuring equipment, i.e., micrometers and dial indicators, etc.
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to work rotating shift schedules, weekends, and holidays as necessary
• Have a good work record – safety and dependability
• Self-motivated and able to follow instructions precisely
• Be able to read, write and follow specific printed directions
• Ability to troubleshoot lumber for quality and size control
• Understanding of machine alignment procedures
• Resume detailing education and work history required for consideration
• Must be able to pass a computer base skills test
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

About Wood Products

We’ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.