Sawyer Lead

Homewood & Meeks, a Division of US LBM, We're all about teamwork! All positions are hands-on and we band together when necessary.

• We support each other! We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.

• We are a relaxed atmosphere. This is not a suit-and-tie environment.

• We care about our communities. USLBM, our divisions and associates are committed to contributing to the communities where we live and work.

• We work hard! We are a continuous improvement-driven organization, and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.

• We're built on safety. We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees. Our employees go home in the same condition they came to work.

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A Brief Overview
The Sawyer Lead will operate and maintain cutting equipment for the CNC/sawyer department. This person is responsible for cutting materials with precision and ensuring equipment functionality, as well as inspecting the final products for quality assurance. This position is a working role but is also responsible for leading a team who oversees the assembly process in an efficient manner.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.00/hour

What you will do

• Operate, calibrate and maintain cutting machines (saws and CNC) to prepare materials including truss, cabinet, roof, floor, door, or panel systems.
• Monitor inventory and flow of materials and supplies relating to assembly process.
• Inspect and ensure equipment functionality daily to prevent malfunctions and notify leader of any equipment issues.
• Interpret shop drawings and/or computerized production software.
• Examine final products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Organize and store materials efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations.
• Criteria for Lead: Will work in advanced sawyer process. This is a working role that leads fewer than 10 associates and directs the work of the team by assigning duties and tasks.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational training in woodworking or machinery preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years of prior shop experience in component assembly required.
• 4-6 years of industry / truss sawyer experience required.
• Experience in operating cutting machinery.
• Hands-on experience in woodworking or carpentry.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate equipment such as automated saws/CNC, staplers, nail, guns, routers, various saws, and a crane.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and use a hammer.
• Should have the desire to produce a quality product with a team effort in the assembly process.
• Understand material standards for crown, twist, bow, knots, wane, & splitting.
• Understand material substitution rules and makes substitutions under the direction of supervisor.
• Excellent teamwork & customer relationships.

Licenses and Certifications

• Forklift Certification required.

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Homewood & Meeks, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.