About this role
POSITION SUMMARY
The Filer Benchman is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all saws, guides, and knives used in mill operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs
• Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment
• Tip and grind all saws
• Hammer and roll saws to ensure they are level and properly tensioned
• Weld or replace tips and sharpen saws
• Changes saws and guides
• Pour babbitt for guides and cuts to proper size
• Maintain grinding equipment and ensure proper settings of filing equipment
• Maintain all saw guide lube and water systems
• Work with other departments to ensure lumber quality and troubleshoot any quality issues
• Assist head filer in maintaining filing room inventory
• Maintain a production level work pace
• Keep work area clean at all times – cleanup during and after shift
• Other duties as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Completion of Filer-Fitter 1-3 required hours (2,480-3,180 minimum) and work-up steps of the Intermountain Saw Filer Association apprenticeship program or equivalent
• Skills:
• Ability to use and read precision measurement devices
• Self-motivated
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and understand printed materials
• Ability to adjust work schedule, perform shift work, work overtime as needed
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• 1+ year sawmill machine operator experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Production
Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.
• Bend at waist – frequent
• Twist upper body – frequent
• Stoop – occasional
• Lift above waist height – frequent depending on machine center
• Lift over 50 lbs. – frequent depending on machine center
• Repetitive use of hands – constant
• Stand/walk – constant
• Sit – occasional
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).
Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.