Sawmill Operator

FOX Factory, Inc; Punxsutawney (Jefferson County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Factory is seeking a Sawmill Operator in Punxsutawney, PA to operate an adjustable circular saw, perform rip and cross cuts, bevels and other operations per work orders. You will set up guides, measure stock and maintain production counts in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a HS degree or equivalent and may prefer some manufacturing experience. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods; a safe, team-focused environment is provided.

Qualifications

• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches.
• Exposure to safety management.

Responsibilities

• Pick sawing disc according to type of cut specified on work order.
• Bolt disk to machine shaft and adjust settings with a wrench.
• Position guides and set angles to spec cuts.
• Operate machine and feed wood stock against guides to make cuts.
• Measure cut stock to verify dimensions.
• Maintain production count and adjust for additional cuts as needed.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Safety awareness

Education

HS degree or equivalent

Job description

## Sawmill OperatorApplylocations: US PA, Punxsutawneytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR111011# **What We Do***FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.*# # **Why you should join us**Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touch with us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!**Position Summary:**Operates adjustable circular saw to perform operations such as rip sawing, cross cutting, beveling, grooving, and mitering.**Position Responsibilities:*** Picks sawing disk according to type of cut specified on work order and bolts disk to machine shaft, using wrench.* Turns handwheel or crank to tip machine table to specified angle or to raise table according to specified depth of cut.* Positions guides on machine table according to specifications of cut, and turns knobs to set guides or bolts guides in place, using wrench.* Starts machine, places wood stock on table against guides, and pushes stock against saw.* Measures cut stock with ruler, caliper rule, or square to verify dimensions against specifications.* Removes cut stock from machine and maintains production count.* May turn handwheels and knobs to adjust machine guide, blade, and table to make additional cuts of wood stock, according to work order.**Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:*** Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches.* Exposure to safety management**Position Qualifications:****Education:*** HS degree or equivalent required**Experience:*** No experience required, but 1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred* Track record of meeting or exceeding deadlines**Work Environment and Physical Requirements:*** Manufacturing Environment* Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly* Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time* Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer***Disclaimer****: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.****Note:****FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.**Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.*