Saw Operator

COMPANY SUMMARY

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by the goal to be first choice for our employee owners, customers, and suppliers. Lumbermen’s is 100% employee-owned and committed to investing in rewarding relationships and doing the right thing in every interaction.  

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Based out of our Walker facility, an experienced Saw Operator works with granite, marble, and quartz.  Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Working with the Material Coordinator to get appropriate materials to the saw for cutting.
• Stage and maintain a work flow of slab materials that need to be cut.
• Working with Material Coordinator to index remnant materials in inventory management system.
• Learn functionality of a Northwood Raptor dual table saw/jet from basic layout, machine loading, running programs and learning to program the machine as abilities grow.
• Assist Production Manager in various tasks in stone production environment.
• Assists the rest of the shop team in terms of shop cleanliness and maintenance.
• Assists other shop members with moving tops and basic shop work flow.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work area

 

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.  It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success. 

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to read a tape measure and understand dimensions
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with fellow employee owners
• Self-starter
• Dependable and reliable
• Desire to “do things right the first time”
• Openness and desire to learn new skills
• Ability to work safely and efficiently at all times
• Ability to work neatly and maintain a clean and safe work area
• Strong positive work ethic

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to do physical labor including lifting of up to 100 lbs
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/day
• Ability to operate a Hilo (training available

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• Ulliance Life Advisor EAP 
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.   In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.