Assistant Filer

The Assistant Filer learns to maintain sawmill and planing mill saws, knives and related equipment and assists in changing of saws and knives. This individual also learns to aid in troubleshooting manufacturing defects during production shifts.

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Train with the goal becoming proficient in the use and maintenance of:
• saw/knife grinding, leveling and tensioning equipment,
• band/round saw guides,
• the alignment of sawing/chipping equipment running surfaces,
• saw/knife cutting tolerances,
• lubrication and bearings,
• various welding equipment and processes,
• assembly and set-up of machinery, and
• forklift and other mobile equipment as applicable.
• Practice reading and understanding service and technical manuals.
• Clean and maintain work area.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Ability to understand and operate hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments preferred.
• Ability to understand decimals, fractions, and read a measuring tape.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.