Saw Filer for a Lumber Company
Location: Muscoda, WI
Wage: $24 - $28; pending experience
Full Time, 1st Shift
We are seeking a Saw Filer to perform inspection, maintenance, sharpening, and repair of saws used in sawmill operations. This position ensures saws are maintained to precise specifications to maximize lumber recovery, production efficiency, and safety while minimizing downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, and sharpen band saws, circular saws, and chipper knives
- Hammer, tension, level, and align saws to manufacturer and mill specifications
- Diagnose and correct saw performance issues (lead, dish, cracking, vibration)
- Change and prepare saws for production, ensuring proper setup and tracking
- Maintain accurate filing, grinding, and tensioning standards
- Monitor saw wear and recommend replacement or repair as needed
- Maintain filing room equipment and tools in safe working condition
- Work closely with sawyers and maintenance personnel to address production issues
- Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements
- Keep filing room clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)
- Previous saw filer experience in a hardwood or softwood sawmill preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to read measuring tools and understand tolerances
- Knowledge of saw steel behavior and wood cutting characteristics
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Lift and handle saws and tools (up to 50 lbs)
- Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to work in a hot, noisy, industrial environment
If interested in this position, submit your resume to platteville@careerpros.com
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Sedona Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer