Saw Filer

Description :

Weyerhaeuser, Greenville Lumber

mill located in Grifton, 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 :

The Saw Filer will be responsible filing room activities consisting

of, but not limited to :

• Participate in safety meetings

and activities as determined by team and mill norms and standards

Benching and fitting bandsaws

Sharpening,

tipping and benching round saws

Honing and maintaining

knives

Pour babbit, maintenance of guides and

maintaining guide plane

Complete PMs for sawmill and

saw shop machinery as required

Participate in

reliability task teams or activities as required

Help

coach apprentices / operators to learn saw filing trade and help with

PMs

Qualifications :

High School

Diploma or equivalent

Mechanical background and

aptitude

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 skilled test

About Wood Products :

We’ve been delivering quality building

products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years.

From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer

exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our

reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and

manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re

serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of

what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North

America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for

smart, talented people who are passionate about making a

difference.

We know you have a choice in

your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal

opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and

we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense

of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to

recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and

inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to

join, stay and thrive with our team.