What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saw Filer position at Interfor Corporation?
Saw Filer, Thomaston, Georgia
Interfor is seeking a skilled, safety-minded, and motivated Saw Filer to join our team in Thomaston, Georgia. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the performance and precision of saws and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient mill operations. The starting pay rate for this position is $25.71 per hour, progressing up to $35.11 per hour based on skill level and experience. This is a Night Shift position.
What You’ll Do
- Level and tension saws.
- Sharpen saws.
- Band wheel grinding.
- Operate a variety of sharpening machines and hand tools.
- Check for wear and tear.
- Repair saw blades for sawmill and planer mill according to customer's or manufacturer's specifications, using hand tools, machine tools, and welding equipment.
- Examine saws for defects.
- Cut broken teeth from saw.
- Braze or weld cracks in saw blades.
- Form teeth on saw blade by beveling joints on grinder and welding or brazing them together.
- Straighten twists and kinks in blades using straightening press and hammer out dents in blade on metal table.
- Adjust cutting width of teeth using swage or special pliers.
- Compute number and angle of teeth to produce specified cut.
- Clamp blade in saw-filing machine and turn hand wheel to adjust distance between teeth, angle of bevel, and depth of cut of file or abrasive wheel.
- Start machine that automatically grinds and files saw teeth.
- Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
- Change saws and guides on sharp chain and gang.
- Make and grind guides for gang.
- Shave guides for sharp chain.
- Grind knives for all machines that require knives.
- Adhere to all safety regulations especially applicable to lockout / tag-out.
- Perform any other work0related task deemed necessary by the supervisor.
What You Offer
- High School Diploma/Equivalent Preferred.
- Prior manufacturing/warehouse/lumber operations experience preferred.
- Ability to work in varying seasonal climate conditions.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety.
- Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, climbing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
What We Offer
- Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
- HSA Medical Plan
- 401(k) Matching Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Instant access to your wages ahead of payday
Who We Are
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. #StartHereGoFar.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. #IND2
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $35