Sawmill Head Saw Filer

Who We Are Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers. We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 150 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in mill production, maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities. What We Offer Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans. The Opportunity Job Duties We are currently looking to hire a Sawmill Head Saw Filer for our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park. Job duties include: Reenforces safe work practices, identifying and correcting safety behavior and hazards, and ensuring proper safety training for the saw filing team Performs precise tasks such as sharpening teeth (filing), shaping gullets (gumming), adjusting cutting widths (fitting), and leveling and tensioning (benching) all types of saws, including circular saws, bandsaws and knives Diagnoses sawing defects (e.g., vibration, heat distortion) and works with mill operations to solve cutting performance issues and maximize equipment reliability Establishes and enforces quality control standards within the filing shop to ensure consistent and high-quality lumber production Troubleshoots, maintains, and calibrates precision saw filing machinery, including automated CNC grinders, stretchers, and specialized measuring instruments Changes saws and knives in all machines as well as assists maintenance in sawmill floor alignments Working Conditions Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions Must Have Advanced knowledge of saw mechanics, metallurgy, and the functionality of various sawmill machines (e.g., Cutoff Saws, Barkers, Canters, Head Rigs, Edgers, Trimmers, Chippers, Planers) Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose complex issues and implement effective solutions quickly A valid provincial or inter-provincial Journeyperson Saw Filer certification Proven safety leadership and strong interpersonal skills for communication, conflict management, and mentoring junior staff If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal. We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.

The Sawmill Head Saw Filer is responsible for the precise sharpening, shaping, and tensioning of various saws and knives to ensure high-quality lumber production. They diagnose sawing defects, maintain precision filing machinery, and lead safety practices for the filing team.

Candidates must possess a valid provincial or inter-provincial Journeyperson Saw Filer certification. Advanced knowledge of saw mechanics, metallurgy, and strong analytical troubleshooting skills are required.

• Full benefits plan • Optional RSP plans

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• Saw Filing
• CNC Grinders
• Metallurgy
• Saw Mechanics
• Troubleshooting
• Quality Control
• Safety Leadership
• Equipment Calibration
• Precision Measuring
• Conflict Management
• Mentoring
• Preventative Maintenance

Formation minimale

Certificat de métier

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

30 août 2026