Head Sawfiler

at  West Fraser

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Blue Ridge Lumber division is currently recruiting for a Head Saw filler.
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.

ABOUT US:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.
What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

EDUCATION

Preferred

• Trades or better in Benchman

• 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