Certified Saw Filer (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Porcupine Wood Products

  Salmo, British Columbia, Canada

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the Saw Filing Department. Higher consideration will be granted to those who have previous experience in the wood manufacturing sector, in a sawmill, planer mill or with forest products.

Duties include:

  • Maintenance of work place and saw filing safety
  • Achieving production targets
  • Inspecting, maintaining, and calibrating precision equipment
  • Adherence to filing shop quality control standards
  • Troubleshooting and examining saws for defects
  • Management of saw box water and lubrication

Position requirements include:

  • Ability to work in a team environment or independently with little supervision
  • Experience benching round saws and band saws (e.g. repairing, tensioning, leveling, tipping, sharpening)
  • Knowledge of functionality, maintenance, and alignment associated with a Chip and Saw, 6ft Band Rig, Horizontal Resaw, Trim Saw, Gang Saws, Edgers, and Chippers.
  • Ability to service and supervise all aspects of saw maintenance for carbide saws
  • Understanding of preventative maintenance processes related to saw shop and sawmill machinery
  • Technical understanding of the manufacturing and servicing of saws, guides, and chipping knifes
  • Schedule flexibility – as work may require day, evening, and weekend shifts
  • Preference will be given to a Valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Saw Filer certification.

Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be

considered for this position, please apply today! There has never been a better time to join the Porcupine team and become part of the modern forest industry. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, and are committed to the professional development of our employees. Salmo, BC .

Salmo is the hub of the Kootenays, gateway to endless outdoor adventure and Beautiful BC at its finest. Located in the mountainous southeastern region of British Columbia, Salmo is a compact community that is ideal for having fun outdoors all year round and carries on the spirit of adventure and wilderness. Larger communities of Nelson, Castlegar and Trail are within easy driving distance of Salmo.

Job Type: Full-time