Sawmill Operator

Job Title

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.

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.