Job Title

Saw Operator| Monday- Thursday

Position Overview

This position is Monday-Thursday 2:45pm - 12:45am.

Position Objectives:

To saw wood planks and fiber board for hardwood sample boards and chips for Mezz in accordance with production needs.

1. Receive pallet(s) from staging area to be ripped.

2. Verify board size, plank size for correct size and amount.

3. Set saw so correct length/width plank is cut.

4. Periodically measure swatch size to ensure that plank being cut is correct size.

5. Trim leading edge to remove tongue and groove.

6. Cut the correct swatch or strip size and quantity as specified on traveler.

7. Maintain accurate production numbers on computer on Excel spreadsheet by scanning w/o before processing of w/o begins and upon completion of w/o.

8. Operate Rip Saw. Be able to work on side of saw where panels are loaded into saw. Set-up saw so panel is ripped to exact width specifications. Be able to work on back side, or receiving, side of saw and pull panels out after they have been ripped. Neatly stack panels onto pallet.

9. Operate Router. Be able to work on side of Router where panels are lifted and placed into template to be routed. Panel must be clamped down on left and right side. Be able to operate Router and cleanly route handle hole in panel and affix handles to product.

10. Retrieve fiber board sheets measuring up to 4’ x 8’ in size.

11. Make Lead aware if saw blade becomes dull.

12. Must be able to read a tape measure.

13. While sawing wood planks, if all or any part of a plank is unable to be used due to damage, off-quality, etc., the operator will notify the Lead.

14. If a pallet of product is brought to the saw to be processed yet none of it can be used due to damage, off-quality, etc., The Saw operator should place the wood on a designated pallet within the department.

15. Use sandpaper to smooth edges of planks that are splintered or rough.

16. If operator knows or believes that the wood they are processing or beginning to process is identified incorrectly, they are to notify the lead. The lead will provide QC with a piece of the wood and the identification number.

17. Pull corresponding QC standard board from QC racks before processing work order. Confirm product to be cut with product on QC board. Return QC board to racks upon completion of w/o.

18. Place waste (i.e. wood, cardboard, plastics, strap, etc.) in appropriate receptacle.

19. Have basic knowledge of computer operation.

Shaw Employee Benefits: 

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 

Health Savings Account 

Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers (Dalton & Cartersville) 

Behavioral and Mental Health Support 

Paid Time Off 

Bereavement and Holiday Pay 

Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay 

Employee Discounts 

Wellness Incentive Program 

Career Development & Education Assistance 

401K Retirement Savings Plan 

Disability & Life Insurance 

Financial and Retirement Planning 

Medical & Social Security Assistance 

And More! 

Work Shift

10 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PMShaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.