Saw Filer

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Saw Filer Job Description As a Saw Filer, you will inspect saw equipment for defects, perform preventative maintenance, and conduct necessary repairs. This includes welding cracks, replacing broken teeth, and using grinding machines to sharpen teeth and shape gullets to precise specifications. You will level and apply tension to blades using hammers and stretcher-rolls to counteract operational stresses and heat distortion during the cutting process. Your role will also involve performing machine alignment to ensure precision cutting and quality sizing, diagnosing sawing defects, and collaborating with mill operators and maintenance teams to resolve issues. Adhering to plant safety and environmental guidelines, you will monitor saw performance to maintain product quality and maximize wood recovery. Additionally, you will maintain accurate records of saw usage, repairs, and inventory, sharpen all saws, and maintain filing and mill alignment equipment. Responsibilities Inspect saw equipment for defects and perform preventative maintenance. Conduct necessary repairs, including welding cracks and replacing broken teeth. Use grinding machines to sharpen teeth and shape gullets to precise specifications. Level and apply tension to blades using hammers and stretcher-rolls. Perform machine alignment to ensure precision cutting and quality sizing. Diagnose sawing defects and collaborate with mill operators and maintenance teams to resolve them. Adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines. Monitor saw performance to maintain product quality and maximize wood recovery. Maintain accurate records of saw usage, repairs, and inventory. Sharpen all saws and maintain filing equipment along with mill alignment equipment. Essential Skills Expertise in saw sharpening techniques, machine calibration, and welding. Proficiency in using hand tools and specialized machinery like grinders, swages, and tensioners. Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities. Acute attention to detail for precision in maintaining saw blades. Experience using precision measuring devices such as micrometers and dial indicators. Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members. Experience operating industrial equipment. Additional Skills & Qualifications High school diploma or GED is typically the minimum requirement. Vocational training in woodworking or industrial technology is an asset. 6 months to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or sawmill environment. Strong mechanical aptitude. Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by production schedules. Basic computer literacy for interacting with modern, automated filing systems. Why Work Here? This opportunity provides a chance to be part of a great company with a long history in the area, known for treating employees well. Work Environment Fast-paced environment requiring long periods of standing, heavy lifting, and handling of industrial equipment. The role involves working in a dynamic setting with a focus on minimizing downtime. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Laurinburg, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Laurinburg,NC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.