Saw Filer

Company Overview:

Silver Leaf Sawmill is a family owned Hardwood Lumber producer serving the furniture, cabinet, molding and millwork segments nationwide. Our facility is located in Northern Michigan and has been in operation for over 30 years. 

Job Summary:

We have an immediate opening for a Saw Filer to join our team, working 1st shift. The Saw Filer will grind, shape, and maintain band saws, round saws, and chipper knives, ensuring saw equipment is properly set, tipped, and maintained to keep mill operations running safely and efficiently.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Grind, swage, and shape band saws, round saws, and chipper knives. 
• Clean, mill, and set saw guides.
• Bench band and round saws.
• Tip round and band saws and pour babbit guides.
• Perform maintenance on grinders, side grinders, tipper, and milling equipment.
• Grind bandmills.
• Line up headrigs and rotary gangs.
• Troubleshoot saw issues such as lumber marking or off size lumber.
• Practice good housekeeping.
• Work all shifts as needed, including odd shifts and overtime as deemed necessary by the facility leads/management team.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Understanding of sawmill manufacturing operations with a priority on working safely.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn all filing room tasks and change all saws and canter knives.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to be flexible, work in a changing environment, and work as part of a highly functional team.
• Knowledge and understanding of sawmill manufacturing processes, electricity, hydraulics, and mechanics.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Experience and Education:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Overtime may be required

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Profit sharing
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Silver Leaf Sawmill provides a highly competitive compensation program with a profit sharing plan. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage. Company paid life insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Salary/Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour