Saw Filer

Interfor Corp

Thomaston, GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25.71–$35.11 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Compensation and Benefits, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hand Tools, Health Plan, Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Regulations, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Welding
LOCATION
Thomaston, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago

JOB.TITLE, OU.LOCATION, CUSTOM.STATE

Interfor is seeking a skilled, safety-minded, and motivated JOB.TITLE to join our team in OU.LOCATION, CUSTOM.STATE. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the performance and precision of saws and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient mill operations. The starting pay rate for this position is $25.71 per hour, progressing up to $35.11 per hour based on skill level and experience. This is a Night Shift position.

What You'll Do

  • Level and tension saws.

  • Sharpen saws.

  • Band wheel grinding.

  • Operate a variety of sharpening machines and hand tools.

  • Check for wear and tear.

  • Repair saw blades for sawmill and planer mill according to customer''s or manufacturer''s specifications, using hand tools, machine tools, and welding equipment.

  • Examine saws for defects.

  • Cut broken teeth from saw.

  • Braze or weld cracks in saw blades.

  • Form teeth on saw blade by beveling joints on grinder and welding or brazing them together.

  • Straighten twists and kinks in blades using straightening press and hammer out dents in blade on metal table.

  • Adjust cutting width of teeth using swage or special pliers.

  • Compute number and angle of teeth to produce specified cut.

  • Clamp blade in saw-filing machine and turn hand wheel to adjust distance between teeth, angle of bevel, and depth of cut of file or abrasive wheel.

  • Start machine that automatically grinds and files saw teeth.

  • Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.

  • Change saws and guides on sharp chain and gang.

  • Make and grind guides for gang.

  • Shave guides for sharp chain.

  • Grind knives for all machines that require knives.

  • Adhere to all safety regulations especially applicable to lockout / tag-out.

  • Perform any other work0related task deemed necessary by the supervisor.

What You Offer

  • High School Diploma/Equivalent Preferred.

  • Prior manufacturing/warehouse/lumber operations experience preferred.

  • Ability to work in varying seasonal climate conditions.

  • Demonstrated commitment to safety.

  • Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, climbing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer

  • Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)

  • Short Term Disability Insurance

  • Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance

  • HSA Medical Plan

  • 401(k) Matching Plan

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Training & Development Opportunities

  • Instant access to your wages ahead of payday

Who We Are

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we're growing in exciting directions. #StartHereGoFar.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

About the Company

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