Skilled Sawmill Operator with background in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting various sawmill equipment. Strengths include quick problem-solving abilities, adherence to safety protocols, and coordination skills for efficient production flow. Notable contributions in previous roles include effectively reducing downtime, improving operational efficiency and ensuring high-quality product output consistently.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sawmill Operator/Worker
Northern Products Of Wisconsin Inc.
Iron Mountain, MI
05.2014 - Current
Operated sawmill machinery to cut lumber according to specifications.
Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and basic repairs.
Trained new operators on equipment use and safety procedures effectively.
Perform basic maintenance tasks such as tightening loose bolts or replacing worn parts on machinery.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment on a regular basis.
Set up and operate sawing machines such as band, circular, or jig saws to cut logs into lumber of specified dimensions.
Identify problems with machinery quickly and take appropriate action to correct them.
Check lumber measurements with rulers or gauges to ensure accuracy.
Adjust saw blades according to size of lumber being cut and depth of cut desired.
Assist other workers in various tasks such as loading logs onto conveyors or sorting lumber into piles by grade or length.
Run a 44k john deer front end loader to grab and move logs and load trailers