• Saw Filer

    Interfor (Thomaston, GA)


    Saw Filer, Thomaston, GA

     

    Interfor is seeking a skilled, safety-minded, and motivated **Saw Filer** to join our team in **Thomaston** , **GA** . The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the performance and precision of saws and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient mill operations. The starting pay rate for this position is $24.96 per hour, progressing up to $34.09 per hour based on skill level and experience.

    What You’ll Do

    + Level and tension saws.

    + Sharpen saws.

    + Band wheel grinding.

    + Operate a variety of sharpening machines and hand tools.

    + Check for wear and tear.

    + Repair saw blades for sawmill and planer mill according to customer's or manufacturer's specifications, using hand tools, machine tools, and welding equipment.

    + Examine saws for defects.

    + Cut broken teeth from saw.

    + Braze or weld cracks in saw blades.

    + Form teeth on saw blade by beveling joints on grinder and welding or brazing them together.

    + Straighten twists and kinks in blades using straightening press and hammer out dents in blade on metal table.

    + Adjust cutting width of teeth using swage or special pliers.

    + Compute number and angle of teeth to produce specified cut.

    + Clamp blade in saw-filing machine and turn hand wheel to adjust distance between teeth, angle of bevel, and depth of cut of file or abrasive wheel.

    + Start machine that automatically grinds and files saw teeth.

    + Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.

    + Change saws and guides on sharp chain and gang.

    + Make and grind guides for gang.

    + Shave guides for sharp chain.

    + Grind knives for all machines that require knives.

    + Adhere to all safety regulations especially applicable to lockout / tag-out.

    + Perform any other work0related task deemed necessary by the supervisor.

    What You Offer

    + High School Diploma/Equivalent Preferred.

    + Prior manufacturing/warehouse/lumber operations experience preferred.

    + Ability to work in varying seasonal climate conditions.

    + Demonstrated commitment to safety.

    + Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, climbing, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

    What We Offer

    + Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)

    + Short Term Disability Insurance

    + Life and AD&D Insurance

    + Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance

    + HSA Medical Plan

    + 401(k) Matching Plan

    + Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Training & Development Opportunities

    + Instant access to your wages ahead of payday

     

    Who We Are

     

    Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to **\#StartHereGoFar.**

     

    _We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability._