Job description
Saw Filer
Location: Lewiston, MI
NWH Overview:
NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.
We have an immediate opening, seeking a Saw Filer.
Job Description/Expectations/Key Functions:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities for the following:
- Grind, swage, and shape band saws, round saws, and chipper knives.
- Clean, mill, and set saw guides.
- Bench band and round saws.
- Ability to tip round and band saws and pour babbit guides
- Perform maintenance on grinders, side grinders, tipper, and milling equipment
- Grind bandmills
- Line up headrigs and rotary gangs
- Troubleshoot saw issues such as lumber marking or off size lumber
- Ability to work all shifts with expectations to work odd shifts and overtime as deemed necessary by the facility leads / management team
Requirements:
- An understanding of sawmill manufacturing operations with a priority on working safely.
- 3-5 years relevant experience.
- Must be willing and have the aptitude to learn all filing room tasks and change all saws and canter knives.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Practice good house keeping.
- Overtime may be required, as well as periodically working different shifts.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to be flexible, work in a changing environment, and work as part of a highly functional team.
- Knowledge and understanding of sawmill manufacturing processes, electricity, hydraulics, and mechanics.
Candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered further. Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
- Prescription Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Benefit
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
Additional Information:
NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lewiston, MI 49756: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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