Technician - Sawmill

Blue Triangle Hardwoods, LLC; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baillie Group in West Point, VA, is seeking a Technician to join our maintenance and saw filing team. This role maintains, repairs, and sharpens saws and related equipment to keep mill operations efficient and safe.

The ideal candidate has experience with guided saw systems, roundsaws, and general sawmill maintenance, with mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Filer, Saw Technician, or Saw Maintenance Specialist in a sawmill or hardwood manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with guided saw systems and roundsaw maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair roundsaws and other mill cutting tools.
• Perform routine maintenance on guided gangsaws, guided edgers, and chipping heads.
• Conduct guide maintenance, ensuring proper alignment and performance.
• Maintain and service gang, edger, and chipping head assemblies for optimal cutting efficiency.
• Oversee saw lubrication system maintenance to prevent wear and ensure smooth operation.
• Replace and tension saws as needed to meet production standards.
• Work closely with the maintenance team and production supervisors to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Filer / Saw Technician

Guided saw systems

Maintenance troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

Roundsaws

Gangsaws

Edgers

Lubrication systems

Job description

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.

We are seeking a Technician to join our maintenance and saw filing team in West Point, VA. This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and sharpening saws and related equipment to ensure efficient and safe mill operation. The ideal candidate will have experience with guided saw systems and general sawmill maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and repair roundsaws and other mill cutting tools.

Perform routine maintenance onguided gangsaws,guided edgers, andchipping heads.

Conductguide maintenance, ensuring proper alignment and performance.

Maintain and servicegang,edger, andchipping headassemblies for optimal cutting efficiency.

Overseesaw lubrication system maintenanceto prevent wear and ensure smooth operation.

Replace and tension saws as needed to meet production standards.

Work closely with the maintenance team and production supervisors to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.

Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

Prior experience as aFiler,Saw Technician, orSaw Maintenance Specialistin a sawmill or hardwood manufacturing environment preferred.

Familiarity withguided saw systemsandroundsaw maintenance.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About AHI

American Hardwood Industries (AHI) is part ofThe Baillie Group, one of North America’s largest hardwood lumber manufacturers. AHI provides a stable, safety-focused work environment with opportunities for career growth and skill development.