LDS Saw Filer | Benchman | Hammerman

Wood Technologies International and affiliates are the market-leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial cutting tools and related products to the North American wood fiber processing industry and around the globe.

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years. We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.

We are looking for a Large Diameter Saw Filer to join our team in Florence, SC. We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated employee that's willing to learn. Come and grow with us!

Crafting precision with power, these experts wield hammers and technology to shape various types and sizes of circular saws. Balancing brute force with finesse, they turn raw metal into cutting-edge tools with every strike.

Pay range starting at $21.00/hr. and up based on experience.

What you will be doing:

• Use hammers weighing between 8, 10, and 12 pounds. Skill is required to shape the surface of the saw without damage.
• Use gauges and grinders to meet vertical and cross leveling standards
• Use machines that support the manufacturing of circular saws
• Use calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments. Must understand fractions and decimals.
• Read industrial knife blueprints
• Forklift Certified (or able to become certified)
• Load | unload steel and saws both manually and with machines and/or a forklift
• General cleaning of machines and area
• Must cross-train to other positions as requested
• May be required to provide support and training to others
• Work with a high sense of urgency
• Wear all required PPE
• Active participation in Lean and Safety Training   
• Demonstrate ability to meet tact times 

What we are looking for:

• Must be at least 18 years old or older
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Able to work with people to troubleshoot problems
• Able to accomplish daily work requirements to meet customer demands
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Must be able to do basic math, including decimals and fractions
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds alone or up to 100 pounds with lift assistance
• Must be able to walk and stand for 8-12 hours a day 

Burton Mill Solutions is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer matching available
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement  
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses based on the nature of the job 

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Burton Mill Solutions participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.burtonmill.com.