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.
What you will be doing:
- Inexperienced benchmen may start out crating saws while learning to work safely in the saw production environment
- Operate alternately more than one type of machine tool such as hammers, stretcher rolls, plate leveling machines, gauge grinders and hammer grinders etc.
- Use hand tools and measuring instruments
- Set-up and operate all available machine tools
- Perform progressive operations on work involving close tolerances or unusual requirements
- Perform quality checks
- Wear PPE
- Uses skillfully all hand tools and measuring instruments
- Perform complex operations in support of production operations under limited supervision
- Additional duties as assigned
What we are looking for:
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to accurately use hammer, level, gauges, micrometers and calipers
- 2+ years manufacturing production experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Vocational trade school or equivalent program a plus
- Familiarity with working properties of various materials to match customer requirements
- Demonstrated lean techniques and ability to meet TAKT times
- Ability to work as part of a team, with behavior that upholds company values and standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Promote safety in the workplace and adhere to the safety standards of the company
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. frequently. Ability to stand at a minimum of 8 hours per shift
- Ability to work overtime when needed
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
- Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
- 401k employer match contribution at 50% of your contribution percentage, up to a total of 3%
- 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
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.
