Sawmill Saw Filer – Swing Shift Expert

Alta Forest Products LLC; Morton (WA); On-site; USD 42,221 - 60,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Training Opportunities

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Alta Forest Products in Chehalis, WA is seeking a Mill Saw Technician to maintain and repair saws in a fast-paced wood processing environment. You will bench and fit band saws and round saws, maintain guides, sharpen knives, and support machine center alignments.

Applicants should have 2+ years of saw filing experience, strong safety values, and the ability to read work instructions and communicate effectively. The role is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with saw filing.
• Strong safety values and familiarity with LOTO practices.
• Familiarity with fitting and benching both bandsaws and round saws.

Responsibilities

• Bench and fit of both band saws and round saws.
• Maintain Micarta and Babbitt guides.
• Maintain filing equipment.
• Sharpen chipper knives.
• Perform machine center alignments on saws.
• Transport saws.
• Change saws at machine centers.
• Discard and/or repair damaged saws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Saw filing

Safety culture

Reading comprehension

Communication

Teamwork

LOTO

Union membership

Job description

Alta Forest Products in Chehalis, WA is seeking a Mill Saw Technician to maintain and repair saws in a fast-paced wood processing environment. You will bench and fit band saws and round saws, maintain guides, sharpen knives, and support machine center alignments.

Applicants should have 2+ years of saw filing experience, strong safety values, and the ability to read work instructions and communicate effectively. The role is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment screening.