Saw Filer

Saw Filer, Thomaston, Georgia

Interfor is seeking a skilled, safety-minded, and motivated Saw Filer to join our team in Thomaston , Georgia . 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.