Sawyer Lead Mfg Direct - EWP

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Summary Operates complex component saws to cut planks, timbers, or boards according to work orders by performing the following duties

Provides training and work direction to other Saw Operators

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

Other duties may be assigned

Reviews work order to determine cut(s) to be made

Operate component saw with computer controlled touch screen

Adjusts saw for required cuts

Adjusts speed of saw and feed rolls

Observes automatic feeding of lumber to saw or pushes end of lumber into feed rolls

Coordinates multiple activities associated with saw operations including picking, staging, stacking and loading

Plans and assigns work tasks among team in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related production goals

Performs job tracking and reporting, overseeing the efficiency and output of team

Trains new employees in the tasks required for component assembly work, including actual assembly techniques, use of tools and machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in situations; listens and gets clarification when needed

Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus 1-year prior experience and/or training in related construction or lumber industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6 months prior experience working on machines and good mechanical aptitude is required

Must have attention to quality, quantity and safety

Language Skills Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers

Ability to print and speak simple sentences

Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions

Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables

Other Skills and Abilities Must be able to identify species, size, and grade of lumber

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud

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Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability

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