
Truss Sawyer
EmergencyMD, Vancouver, WA, United States
Job title: Truss Sawyer
Pay: Starting at $20.16 - $22.35 an hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm or working until all tasks for the day have been completed
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Duties and Responsibilities
Verify daily production schedule with Production Manager/Lead
Ensure all material is cut accurately and efficiently for all scheduled jobs
Check that saw print markings are accurate and any hand labeling is accurate and legible
Maintain high level of accuracy with saw cutting (1/16‑inch tolerance)
Actively participate in scheduled team meetings
Meet daily/monthly production metrics
Maintain BFMH expectation, uptime, etc.
Maintain equipment and manage daily/weekly/monthly maintenance checklist
Lubricate the saw properly, keep lubricant stocked, notify production manager when low
Change saw blades weekly or as appropriate
Safely operate all equipment
Always utilize proper PPE (shoes, gloves, glasses, hearing protection, no loose clothes/hair/jewelry, etc.) and ensure other members adhere to safety standards
Perform daily safety audit of saws and other equipment; report malfunctioning equipment to management
Perform routine saw maintenance and daily cleaning
Manage lumber catchers and pullers to maintain productivity
Ensure that lumber catchers read measuring tape accurately
Recuts any chords that are outside tolerated length variances
Maintain yard and area cleanliness during work
Spot checks web and chord angles, reset angle card if variance is too large
Utilize proper shutdown and maintenance procedures
Set example, ensure accountability of saw team, lead area, motivate pickers and catchers for career progression
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to speak, write, and read English
Ability to learn to identify different grades and sizes of lumber
Ability to read and interpret cut sheets and lumber pullers pick sheets
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment
Ability to accurately read and use both a measuring tape and a framer's square
Shoes that are puncture‑resistant, slip‑resistant, and made of leather or composite material
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.
Must be able to work in a warehouse environment in all weather conditions
Ability to stoop, bend, walk, and effectively communicate
Benefits
Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day each year worked up to 4 weeks off
Employee paid sick days
7 holidays
Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
Dental, vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and childcare pretax spending programs
Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment; fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with board approval
Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
Annual profit sharing; every full‑time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year
$1,000 referral bonus
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Pay: Starting at $20.16 - $22.35 an hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm or working until all tasks for the day have been completed
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Duties and Responsibilities
Verify daily production schedule with Production Manager/Lead
Ensure all material is cut accurately and efficiently for all scheduled jobs
Check that saw print markings are accurate and any hand labeling is accurate and legible
Maintain high level of accuracy with saw cutting (1/16‑inch tolerance)
Actively participate in scheduled team meetings
Meet daily/monthly production metrics
Maintain BFMH expectation, uptime, etc.
Maintain equipment and manage daily/weekly/monthly maintenance checklist
Lubricate the saw properly, keep lubricant stocked, notify production manager when low
Change saw blades weekly or as appropriate
Safely operate all equipment
Always utilize proper PPE (shoes, gloves, glasses, hearing protection, no loose clothes/hair/jewelry, etc.) and ensure other members adhere to safety standards
Perform daily safety audit of saws and other equipment; report malfunctioning equipment to management
Perform routine saw maintenance and daily cleaning
Manage lumber catchers and pullers to maintain productivity
Ensure that lumber catchers read measuring tape accurately
Recuts any chords that are outside tolerated length variances
Maintain yard and area cleanliness during work
Spot checks web and chord angles, reset angle card if variance is too large
Utilize proper shutdown and maintenance procedures
Set example, ensure accountability of saw team, lead area, motivate pickers and catchers for career progression
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to speak, write, and read English
Ability to learn to identify different grades and sizes of lumber
Ability to read and interpret cut sheets and lumber pullers pick sheets
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment
Ability to accurately read and use both a measuring tape and a framer's square
Shoes that are puncture‑resistant, slip‑resistant, and made of leather or composite material
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.
Must be able to work in a warehouse environment in all weather conditions
Ability to stoop, bend, walk, and effectively communicate
Benefits
Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day each year worked up to 4 weeks off
Employee paid sick days
7 holidays
Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
Dental, vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and childcare pretax spending programs
Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment; fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with board approval
Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
Annual profit sharing; every full‑time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year
$1,000 referral bonus
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