Head Sawfiler
Métiers spécialisés
Date de publication : 30 juin 2023
Lieu d’emploi : Hinton
Type d’emploi : Alternance travail-études
Début : Immédiatement
Entreprise : West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Site Web : www.westfraser.com
Adresse : 99 West River Road, Hinton, Alberta, Canada T7V 1Y7
Descriptions d’emploi
Are you interested in working for a company that offers a
challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? West
Fraser’s Hinton Wood Products division is currently seeking a
highly motivated individual to fill the position of:
HEAD SAW FILER
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Superintendent, the
successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, leading
the Saw Filing Department. Higher consideration will be granted to
those with previous experience in the wood remanufacturing sector,
in a sawmill, planer mill, or with forest products.
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of workplace and saw filing safety
- Achieving production targets
- Inspecting, maintaining, and calibrating precision
equipment - Enforcement of filing shop quality control standards
- Designing of saws
- Calculating saw speeds and feeds
- Maintaining spare parts inventory
- Shift scheduling
- Troubleshooting and examining saws for defects
- Management of saw box water and lubrication
Our ideal candidate would have:
- Ability to lead a team to work 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 Canter, 6ft Band Rig, Trim Saw, Gang Saws,
Edgers, and Chippers. - Ability to service and supervise all aspects of saw maintenance
for stellite and 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 - Proficient with MS Office Suite
- Schedule flexibility – as work may require day, evening, and
weekend shifts - Preference will be given to a Valid Inter-Provincial or
Provincial Journeyperson Sawfiler Certification
Location Summary:
Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting
activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing,
hunting, and ATV’s. Hinton features a full-service acute care
hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and
pools, educational institutions for pre-school through
post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web
site: www.town.hinton.ab.ca
About West
Fraser:
West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are
listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the tenth time as one of
Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward –
leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities,
excellence in people, and strength in
products.
West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada,
the United States, and Europe.
West Fraser continues to invest in our manufacturing
facilities to ensure they are modern and competitive. We have a
sustainable forestry practice and continue to innovate our
processes and diversify our products, including investing in
bioenergy.
We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride
ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous
development. The successful candidate should be interested in
future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers
an excellent compensation package, including a competitive salary,
excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension
plan.
West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a
more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company
overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that
reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not
discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race,
gender, national origin, or any other protected legal
characteristic.
Apply now at https://www.westfraser.com/careers and
discover more about our current
opportunities!
Internal Applicants, click here: https://t11.ultipro.ca
Discover more about West Fraser’s current initiatives,
opportunities, and more, by visiting us on LinkedIn
and Facebook.
Leadership through safety, profit,
responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength
in products.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only
those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls,
please.
Conditions d’emploi
- Expérience minimum : 0 à 1 an
- Niveau d'éducation minimum : 12e année ou l’équivalent
- Langue : Anglais