Saw Filer

Saw Filer

Weyerhaeuser, Plymouth Lumber mill located in Plymouth, NC has an opening for a saw filer with industrial experience. Competitive wage and benefits package included. All candidates must be safety conscious, self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, be experienced in working with other crafts, and have a desire to work in a market focused, team environment. Candidates selected for this position will bench and grind band saws, hammer and sharpen carbide saws, troubleshoot and work on filing equipment, and align sawmill equipment. Key functions include participating in safety meetings and activities, benching and fitting bandsaws, sharpening, tipping and benching round saws, honing and maintaining knives, pouring babbit, maintenance of guides and maintaining guide plane, completing PMs for sawmill and saw shop machinery as required, participating in reliability task teams or activities as required, and helping coach apprentices/operators to learn saw filing trade and help with PMs.

High School Diploma or equivalent Mechanical background and aptitude Must pass Operations Level 2 aptitude test. Experienced with sawmill mechanics, saw change-outs, Bandmill alignment. Such as crossline between guides and wheels. Process two-years working experience as a band saw filer and/or two-years precision Millwright experience. Knowledge of using precise measuring equipment, i.e., micrometers and dial indicators, etc. Good communication skills Willingness to work rotating shift schedules, weekends, and holidays as necessary Have a good work record – safety and dependability Self-motivated and able to follow instructions precisely Be able to read, write and follow specific printed directions Ability to troubleshoot lumber for quality and size control Understanding of machine alignment procedures Resume detailing education and work history required for consideration Must be able to pass a computer base skills test Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.