Saw Filer - Studmill

Saw Filer - Studmill

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roseburg Studmill

 

Position Title:  Sawfiler

Reports to: Lead Saw Filer           

Department: Maintenance

Hours per shift:  Works up to 12 hour shifts

Wage:  To be determined based on skill, abilities, knowledge, and experience.

Position Purpose: Saw filer will be responsible for supporting and promoting company policies and procedures while encouraging the same positive behavior in each member of the saw filing team.

Safety is a priority.

Following lockout procedures is mandatory at all times.

Use of personal protective equipment should include eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, and sturdy boots.

Practice safe lifting at all times.

Keep all guards, shields, and covers in place to protect yourself.

Position Functions:

 

Essential Functions

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These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.
1.

Maintain a high level of communication with supervisors, machine operators, and

2.

Troubleshoots saw damage, monitors saw changes.

3.

Inspect, level, tension, and sharpen bandsaws and circle saws.

4.

Side grinds bandsaws and circle saws.

5.

Lift saws in and out of tippers and grinders.

6.

Help with repair of damaged saw teeth by welding or replacing the teeth (oxy/acetylene

7.

Assist in the process of knife grinding.

8.

Assist with saw changes at edgers and bandmills.

Report incorrect saw change procedures

9.

Help with cleaning, pouring, and shaving of saw guides.

10.

Understand filing room machine operation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance,

11.

Have a good working knowledge of how to line up, operate, and repair all edgers and

12.

Have a strong working relationship with the maintenance department, including completion of PM’s and any additional maintenance as needed.

 

Non-Essential Functions

These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.
1.

Other duties as assigned

2.

Sweep filing room as needed.

3.

Assist with cleaning of filing room machinery

 

Working Environment:  (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 10%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F.  Noise or vibration:   Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts.

Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis.

(3)  Atmospheric conditions:  Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particle, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None

Personal Protective Equipment Required:  (1) Eye Protection.

(2) Hearing Protection.  (3) Rubber or Leather based gloves when handling dry veneer.

(4) Approved Footwear.

Physical Demands:  See the Physical Capabilities as listed below; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, bilateral use of arms and hands, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushin...