Head Filer - Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom - Collins Pine Co

Description

The Head Filer is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, recovery, and for employee development within the sawmill filing department while maintaining and changing sawmill and planing mill saws, knives, and related equipment.

The Head Filer also assists with troubleshooting manufacturing defects.


Duties/Responsibilities*:
Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
Oversee the filing room by:
managing the maintenance of filing room equipment, and
ordering parts and maintaining inventory of saws and guide materials.
Lead and train filing room personnel by:
working side-by-side with team members when necessary;
training and demonstrating all necessary working procedures for each equipment center, including safe operation; and
providing team communication, encouragement, and motivation.
Oversee the use and maintenance of:
saw/knife grinding, leveling and tensioning equipment,
band/round saw guides,
the alignment of sawing/chipping equipment running surfaces,
saw/knife cutting tolerances, and
lubrication and bearings.
Read and understand service and technical manuals.
Stay up to date on new technology and make recommendations as needed.
Clean and maintain work areas.
Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Position Requirements:
Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.
Five (5) years of experience and fully proficient in:
sharpening band saws, round saws, and knives;
saw and knife grinding, leveling, tensioning both manually and with a machine;
alignment of sawing/chipping equipment running surfaces; and
stellite and carbide tooth technology.
Ability to understand and operate:
various welding equipment and processes
the assembly and set-up of machinery, and
forklift and other mobile equipment as applicable.
Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.


Environmental Conditions:
May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and extreme temperatures.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:
Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times.

Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.

Travel Required
No .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR c)
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