Job description

Saw Filer Technician

Maintains band saws to company quality standards.

Responsibilities:

* Performs all swaging, shaping, and sharpening of band saws ensuring conformance to both industrial standards and company quality policies.

* Evaluates degrees of tension and ensures proper leveling while maintaining backs of all single cut band saws.

* Where necessary welds teeth and cracks using proper MIG welding techniques and upholding all safety requirements. Must anneal welded areas using oxygen/acetoleyne torch with proper technique.

* Maintains "shape up" diamonds and adjustments to achieve proper tooth profiles.

* In a team environment assist others in the positioning and grinding of band saws

* Must change and install heavy band saws ranging in weight from 75 to 100 lbs.

* Must be knowledgeable in the safe operation of all mill equipment machines to include; band mills, edgers, gang saws, and trimmers.

* Frequently called upon to assist in evaluating the quality performance of the saw and machine center.

* Must exercise good judgment when removing, installing or transporting saws to avoid injury to self or others as well as property damage.

* Held accountable for carriage drives and line bar hydraulics.

* May be required to lift boards/equipment ranging in weight from 25 100 lbs.

* Must be capable of climbing stairs.

* Frequent twisting, turning, and bending

Safety:

* Held accountable for the housekeeping in the file room.

* Held accountable for the housekeeping around the machine center when removing and installing saws.

* Work gloves are required in this area.

* Safety glasses are required in this area.

* Hearing Protection is required in this area.

* Face shield with a #12 minimum shade is required when using MIG welder.

Pre-assignment Training:

* Must be skilled in Lock-out / tag-out requirements

* Previous saw filing experience is a requirement or successful completion of an in-house apprentice program that requires close supervision by the Head Filer, before being released as an individual contributor

Minimum Qualifications:

Licenses: None

Years of Experience: 3+ years preferred. For a trainee, applicant will need strong mechanical and precision measurement aptitude

Education: High School - or equivalent

Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• saw filing: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Freedom, NY 14065: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc.