Saw Filer
Company: Weyerhaeuser
Location: Idabel
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Weyerhaeuser Idabel Lumber has an opening for an
experienced Saw Filer with a clear commitment to safety, strong
leadership values and outstanding core values. This position works
with our saw filing team performing saw filing activities for our
state-of the-art lumber manufacturing facility in Idabel, OK. The
successful candidate must have expertise in safely filing and
maintaining band saws and circle saws; machine alignment;
maintaining saw filing equipment; and preventive maintenance
procedures, including the ability to inspect equipment for signs of
wear/damage and recognize unsafe conditions. Key Functions:
Participate in safety meetings and activities as determined by team
and mill norms and standards. Benching and fitting bandsaws.
Sharpening, tipping and benching round saws. Honing and maintaining
knives. Pour babbit, maintenance of guides and maintaining guide
plane. Complete PMs for sawmill and sawshop machinery as required.
Participate in reliability task teams or activities as required.
Help coach apprentices/operators to learn sawfiling trade and help
with PMs. Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED (or higher). A
minimum of 3 years' saw filing experience in a sawmill environment.
Experience in safe work practices related to saw filing. Strong
verbal and written communication skills. Applicants must be
qualified in fitting round and band saws. Experience with filing
shop equipment calibration and maintenance. Candidate must have
working knowledge of hard tipped welding (alloy) and carbide plus
stellite tipping. Have experience in tensioning and leveling round
saws / band saws. Basic understanding of planned / preventive
maintenance process. Understand internal quality control and
machine alignment procedures. Have strong analytical,
communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to effectively
team with others while implementing process changes in a rapid-pace
work environment. Consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to
safety values. Produce quality work product and capacity to adapt
to and learn new technology. Basic computer skills. Personal tools
will be the responsibility of the successful candidate. This
position is designated by Weyerhaeuser as safety-sensitive. As a
result, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis
and its metabolites. A positive test result for marijuana
(including THC) may disqualify you from employment, even if you
hold a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license. About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make
the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to
achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business
lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of
exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are
passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in
your career. We want you to choose us. About Wood Products: We've
been delivering quality building products and solutions to our
customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to
specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance
and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been
building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of
our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all
our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared
purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and
supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires
people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our
team.
Keywords: Weyerhaeuser, Longview , Saw Filer, Manufacturing , Idabel, Texas
