What are the responsibilities and job description for the Filer Certified - Swing Shift (Lewiston) position at Idaho Forest Group?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Filer-Fitter assists in the maintenance and repair of all saws, knives and guides used in mill operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs
- Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment
- Train with Filer-Benchman to learn saw fitting techniques
- Train to tip and grind all saws
- Train to weld or replace tips and sharpen saws
- Learn to operate all filing room equipment
- Maintain grinding equipment and ensure proper settings of filing equipment
- Pour babbitt for guides and cut to proper size
- Maintain a production level work pace
- Keep work area clean at all times – cleanup during and after shift
- Specific job duties may vary by location
- Other duties as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Skills:
- Ability to use and read precision measurement devices
- Self-motivated
- Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions
- Ability to read and understand printed materials
- Ability to adjust work schedule, perform shift work, work overtime as needed
- Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license.
- 1 year sawmill machine operator experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Production
Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.
- Bend at waist – frequent
- Twist upper body – frequent
- Stoop – occasional
- Lift above waist height – frequent depending on machine center
- Lift over 50 lbs. – frequent depending on machine center
- Repetitive use of hands – constant
- Stand/walk – constant
- Sit – occasional
- Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
- Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).
Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.