Jeremy Stankey
Amboy,WA
Summary
I have worked my way up from the bottom to a skilled position. My current position as a saw filer requires multi tasking and attention to detail as well as a working knowledge of sawmill equipment. I am required to maintain equipment as well as grind saws and guides to tolerances to the thousandth of an inch and maintain exacting standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Saw Filing Benchman Lead
Western Forest Products
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper usage and maintenance of beam saw equipment, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Streamlined workflow for optimal productivity by performing regular maintenance on the beam saw equipment.
- Consistently met tight deadlines without compromising quality, efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure situations.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration throughout all stages of the manufacturing process.
- Demonstrated versatility in adapting to various types of projects, working with diverse materials such as wood, plastic, or metal sheets.
- Reduced material waste through accurate measurements and precise cutting techniques.
- Improved inventory management by keeping track of materials used and maintaining organized storage areas for easy access.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and operating beam saw machinery with precision.
- Served as an active participant in team meetings, providing input on ways to improve operations and increase overall production effectiveness.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors regarding project progress, addressing any concerns or potential issues promptly.
- Proactively addressed any potential issues, troubleshooting and resolving problems with the beam saw equipment to minimize downtime.
- Boosted overall quality of finished products through meticulous attention to detail during the cutting process.
- Contributed to a reduction in workplace accidents, consistently adhering to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.
- Ensured safety regulations were met, conducting routine inspections of the work area and machinery.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Verified dimensions of finishing workpiece and frequently used weld and anneal saw blades.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Kept equipment clean and maintained in order to meet requirements.
- Sharpened and changed blades per set schedule to prevent quality decay.
- Stood for long hours, frequently reached, or bent and lifted up to Number pounds regularly to carry out daily tasks.
sawfiler/ bench man
N.W. Hardwoods
07.2003 - 08.2021
- I have run most jobs in the sawmill industry but most recently i have bid into the filing room where I went from trainee to journeyman status in just one and a half years
- The responsibilities include properly benching, grinding and retipping saws
- I am also expected to make and grind guides to exacting standards of .001 of an inch
- I sharpen knives, pour babbit as well as maintain equipment. Communicate with sawmill operators to identify and resolve problems with saws and equipment all in a safe and effective manner.
Sawmill equipment operator
Gram Lumber Co.
06.1997 - 07.2003
- I was responsible for running equipment that separated lumber and routed it to the proper location to be further processed in a safe and effective manner.
- When the second shift was shut down i was retained over the senior operator which i feel speaks to my performance.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Tou0e Lake H.S.
Toutle, WA01.1995
Skills
- Atention to detail
- Maintain tolerances
- Maintain positive communication among multiple departments
- Maintain cleanliness standards
- Maintain strict safety standards
- Identiff problerns and work tcnnrard a positivre and safe solution
- Results oriented
- Punctual
Affiliations
Westem Sar Filers Association
Phone
360-2474020, 36G957-A897
Timeline
Saw Filing Benchman Lead
Western Forest Products
08.2021 - Current
sawfiler/ bench man
N.W. Hardwoods
07.2003 - 08.2021
Sawmill equipment operator
Gram Lumber Co.
06.1997 - 07.2003
High School Diploma - General
Tou0e Lake H.S.
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