Weyerhaeuser

Saw Filer

Posted on: 2 Feb 2021

Millport, AL

Job Description

Description

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren't just the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we've been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world. Weyerhaeuser wants to attract and retain the best people. That is why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes an annual bonus plan, 401(k) plan, which includes a generous company match, and comprehensive health benefits.

This position works with our saw filing team performing saw filing activities for our state-of the-art lumber manufacturing facility in Millport, AL. The successful candidate must have at least one year of expertise in safely filing and maintaining band saws and/or circle saws, machine alignment, maintaining saw filing equipment, and preventive maintenance procedures including the ability to inspect equipment for signs of wear/damage and recognize unsafe conditions.



Qualifications

* High School diploma/GED is required
* Must be willing to work night shift
* Must be willing to perform weekend work when required
* Experience in safe work practices related to saw filing
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Applicants must be qualified in fitting round saws, bands is a plus.
* Have experience with filing shop equipment calibration and maintenance
* Candidate must have working knowledge of hard tipped welding (alloy) .
* Have experience in tensioning and leveling round saws / band saws a plus.
* Have basic understanding of planned / preventive maintenance process
* Journey filing experience with a minimum of three years in a sawmill environment
* Understand internal quality control and machine alignment procedures
* Knowledgeable of and willing to follow all mill safety processes
* Have strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to effectively team with others while implementing process changes in a rapid-pace work environment
* Consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to safety values
* Produce quality work product and capacity to adapt to and learn new technology
* Basic computer skills
* Personal tools will be the responsibility of the successful candidate
* Resume detailing your education and work history required for consideration. It must be attached to your online application.

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.

Weyerhaeuser

Seattle, WA

For more than a century, we’ve been growing trees and making forest products that improve lives in fundamental ways. Our wood products are used to build homes where families are sheltered and raised. Our land forms the building blocks of responsible development. And our forests are used for recreation, conservation and different forms of renewable energy.

No matter where you go in our company, you’ll find our vision poster hanging in offices, hallways, break rooms and conference rooms. But for us, it’s not just a poster on a wall. It’s an equation for success, and we strive to live by it every day.

OUR VISION

Working together to be the world’s premier timber, land, and forest products company.

WHY WE MATTER

We manage the most sustainable, versatile resource on earth: forests. We're experts at using trees to make products people need, and we do it the right way so our forests will last forever.

HOW WE WIN

Core Values

Safety: It’s first on our list for a reason. We always start with safety, no exceptions.
Integrity: We do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.
Citizenship: The communities where we live and work are important. We help them thrive.
Sustainability: Since 1900, we’ve balanced the needs of today with the needs of tomorrow.
Inclusion: We want a workplace where everyone feels welcome, heard, and excited to grow and develop.

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