Saw Filer, Molalla, Oregon
Interfor is seeking skilled, dependable and safety focused team players to join our team as a Saw Filer in Molalla, Oregon. Starting rate for this position is $38.44-$40.38 per hour based on skill level and experience.
What You’ll Do
- Repairs saw blades according to customer’s or manufacturer’s specifications, using hand tools, machine tools, and welding equipment: Examines saw for defects.
- Cuts broken teeth from saw, using power shear.
- Brazes or welds cracks in saw blades.
- Forms teeth on saw blade by beveling joints on grinder and welding or brazing them together.
- Straightens twists and kinks in blades, using straightening press, and hammers out dents in blade on metal table.
- Adjusts cutting width of teeth, using swage or special pliers.
- Computes number and angle of teeth to produce specified cut.
- Clamps blade in saw-filing machine and turns hand wheel to adjust distance between teeth, angle of bevel, and depth of cut of file or abrasive wheel.
- Starts machine that automatically grinds and files saw teeth.
- Perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
- Physical Requirements: Walking, Stairs, Bending and Lifting (Up to 50 lbs).
What You Offer
- Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the Saw Filer’s trade.
- The hazards and safety precautions of the saw filer’s trade.
- Must be a team player and able to work with people in an intelligent and professional manner.
- 3-5 years in lumber operations.
- High School education or GED equivalent preferred.
Who We Are
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
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What We Offer
Interfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development and great benefits.
- 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
- 92 Paid Time Off (PTO) & 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Instant access to your wages ahead of payday
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 ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.
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 background check. In addition, as a federal contractor, all applicants offered a position must successfully pass a preemployment drug test including the testing for cannabis. 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.