Filer 3-Benchman 1

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sharpen maintain and repair saws knives and cutting tools
• Perform precision adjustments using measurement devices such as dial indicators calipers micrometers angle finders (manual & electronic) tape measure and scale
• Read and measure accurately to001 tolerance
• Assist with CNC/Tooling setup machining and saw equipment maintenance
• Monitor tooling performance and make adjustments to optimize cutting efficiency and product quality
• Utilize HMI systems for recipe adjustments machine interface navigation and troubleshooting
• Support basic PLC interface understanding (beginner-level knowledge acceptable)
• Perform motor shaft and sheave alignment laser alignment experience a plus
• Conduct lubrication tasks including greasing oiling and hydraulic system checks
• Perform minor welding or soldering when required (training provided if needed)
• Document work completed measurements recorded and tooling changes accurately
• Maintain proper housekeeping of work areas filing room and tool storage
• Collaborate with production millwrights maintenance and supervisory teams
• Uphold safety standards and follow established operational procedures
• Work in low-light environments requiring strong visual focus and detail orientation

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Power tool & hand tool experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency using calipers dial indicators micrometers and precision measuring instruments
• Ability to interpret scale and fractional measurements to0.001
• Solid math ability including fractional calculations and conversions
• Computer/literacy skills Excel Word Outlook password management
• Ability to work at heights and in physically demanding conditions (standing kneeling squatting climbing etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with time-based demands
• Willingness to learn from multiple trainers and absorb technical instruction quickly
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

• CNC setup or tooling tech experience
• Maintenance technician or millwright background
• HMI/PLC experience (recipe manipulation interface navigation)
• Welding or soldering ability
• Laser alignment experience
• Motor/sheave alignment knowledge
• Hydraulic systems familiarity
• Sawmill industry experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat bend at the waist kneel walk varying distance and climb stairs.
• Vision-near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing-preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery mobile equipment and emergencies.
• Frequent climbing of stairs and standing on concrete or grated flooring
• Physically intensive tasks including lifting kneeling and working in varied positions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions airborne particles (sawdust).
• Exposure to elevated areas low-light spaces and active machinery
• Production-focused environment with maintenance responsibilities integral to uptime and recovery

DISCLAIMER

This position is probationary with required task functions and performance to be evaluated monthly and reviewed with the employee. At this time goals and expectations will be reviewed with all acceptable standards noted along with any identified areas of further improvement. After 6 months this position will be considered permanent assuming all goals and expectations are being met.

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information family medical history or any other status protected by law.