Saw Shop Technician

Rex Lumber, LLC.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with Prescription Dr

Prescription Drug Coverage

Job summary

Rex Lumber, LLC. in Dothan, Alabama, is seeking a hands-on Saw Shop Technician to join our production team. You will sharpen, maintain, and set saws, assist with grinding and tooling, and help prepare saws for daily shipments while ensuring accuracy and quality.

Ideal candidates have a strong mechanical aptitude, keen attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset to work efficiently in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role offers on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to working safely and following established procedures.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work around industrial machinery for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Sharpen, level, tension, align, and maintain circular and edger saws according to mill specifications.
• Assist with grinding, honing, and setting saw teeth for optimal cutting performance.
• Maintain saws and tooling supporting multiple mill operations.
• Prepare saws for daily shipment to the appropriate mill.
• Monitor saw inventory and ensure production has the tooling needed to keep moving.
• Operate saw-shop equipment including grinders, levelers, tensioning machines, measuring equipment, and material-handling fixtures.
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure saws meet required specifications.
• Maintain saw-shop equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting related to cutting tools and equipment.
• Inspect saws for cracks, wear, improper alignment, stress points, and other conditions that could affect performance.
• Ensure saws are properly prepared and maintained to support accurate cuts, lumber quality, and production efficiency.
• Communicate potential tooling issues before they become production problems.
• Respond to saw-related issues and provide support on the production floor when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Reliable attendance

Fast-paced environment

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Prolonged standing/bending

Preferred: saw maintenance

Preferred: grinding

Preferred: precision measuring

Preferred: preventive maintenance

Job description

Build Your Future with Rex Lumber

Looking for more than just a job? At Rex Lumber, we're committed to helping our team members build long-term careers. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Saw Shop Technician to join our team in Dothan. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and keeping production running efficiently.

Reports To: Saw Shop Supervisor

What You'll Do

• Sharpen, level, tension, align, and maintain circular and edger saws according to mill specifications.
• Assist with grinding, honing, and setting saw teeth for optimal cutting performance.
• Maintain saws and tooling supporting multiple mill operations.
• Prepare saws for daily shipment to the appropriate mill.
• Monitor saw inventory and ensure production has the tooling needed to keep moving.
• Operate saw-shop equipment including grinders, levelers, tensioning machines, measuring equipment, and material-handling fixtures.
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure saws meet required specifications.
• Maintain saw-shop equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting related to cutting tools and equipment.
• Inspect saws for cracks, wear, improper alignment, stress points, and other conditions that could affect performance.
• Ensure saws are properly prepared and maintained to support accurate cuts, lumber quality, and production efficiency.
• Communicate potential tooling issues before they become production problems.
• Respond to saw-related issues and provide support on the production floor when needed.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to working safely and following established procedures.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work around industrial machinery for extended periods.

Preferred

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Saw maintenance or sharpening
• Mechanical maintenance
• Hand and power tools
• Precision measuring equipment
• Grinding equipment
• Preventive maintenance
• Sawmill or manufacturing operations
• Mechanical troubleshooting

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Frequently lift and carry 15-50 pounds.
• Occasionally team lift up to 75 pounds.
• Bend, twist, stoop, reach, and stand throughout the workday.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Work in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

Safety Comes First

At Rex Lumber, safety is everyone's responsibility. Team members are expected to:

• Follow all Rex Lumber safety policies and procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Practice proper lifting techniques and body positioning.
• Safely operate forklifts, hoists, and warehouse equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Work safely around industrial equipment and moving machinery.
• Take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Medical Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage