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Saw Filer- Willing to Train!
full-time•Rumney
About this role
General Description:
This position ensures precision saw filing techniques and processes. The Saw Filer shall work to ensure actions reflect the company culture, work meets or exceeds company standards, values and working environment and actions reflect that as outlined by the Department Manager and will support the development and execution of the safety mission at Kennebec Lumber Company.
Responsibilities:
- Sharpening and performing routine maintenance on band saws, round saw, chipper knives.
- Ability to sharpen many types of Band saws.
- Perform all filing machine operations.
- Ability to assist routine changes of saw blades at the machine center as needed.
- Ability to assist with saw and knife changes during unscheduled times and at the end of shift.
- Ensure all saws and guides are of acceptable quality and repair saws as necessary.
- Troubleshoot saw performance from product finish.
- Maintain all tools and equipment.
- Tracking of saw quality and inventory for individual saw performance.
- Complete saw inspections to identify machine set up or operational discrepancies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Safety Requirements:
Safety First – Personal Protective Equipment
- Adhere to all facility safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Steel or Safety Toe footwear is required in all areas.
- Gloves required in designated areas – per task.
- Hearing Protection required in all areas (Exception being inside the cab of outside machine forklifts).
- Eye Protection required in all areas
- Report all near misses and unsafe acts to immediate Supervisor.
- Pedestrian awareness at all times.
- Florescent vests and hard hats are required for all outside activity (Exception, pedestrian travel from one building to another).
- Never walk through any overhead door that is controlled remotely (Always use access door next to overhead).
- Familiarize yourself with the various work areas. Learn how to operate the conveyor belts and the emergency stop buttons.
- Familiarize yourself with the various possible pinch points that are in your area.
Physical Requirements:
- Move Safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitive movement.
- Sit/Stand for long periods of time
- Reach with hands and arms, squat, twist, push, and pull.
- Bend at waist and kneel
- Must be able to tolerate loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles (sawdust)
- Lifting capacity up to 50 pounds.
What you'll do
- The Saw Filer is responsible for sharpening and maintaining various saws and knives, ensuring they meet quality standards. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting saw performance and performing routine inspections.
About Kennebec Lumber Co
Kennebec Lumber is one of the largest Wholesale Lumber producers in the Northeastern United States. Specializing in Eastern White Pine & Hardwood Products.
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We offer Rip-To-Width and Cut-To-Length programs dependent on the customer need. Our team is committed to quality control and is dedicated to sustainable business practices.
Our efficient manufacturing systems provide better recovery and less waste. To minimize our environmental impact and provide consistent products that can be relied upon is a key part of our past, present, and future ethical approach to doing business.
Contact Us: (207) 643-2110 or [email protected]
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What does a Saw Filer- Willing to Train! do at Kennebec Lumber Co?
As a Saw Filer- Willing to Train! at Kennebec Lumber Co, you will: the Saw Filer is responsible for sharpening and maintaining various saws and knives, ensuring they meet quality standards. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting saw performance and performing routine inspections..
Is the Saw Filer- Willing to Train! position at Kennebec Lumber Co remote?
The Saw Filer- Willing to Train! position at Kennebec Lumber Co is based in Rumney, New Hampshire, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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