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Wood Technologies International and affiliates are the market-leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial cutting tools and related products to the North American wood fiber processing industry and around the globe.

Employees are the foundation of our Company’s success going back 100+ years. We are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customers, and good relationships with our employees.

This compensation is $18.00 to $19.00 an hour.

What you will be doing:

• Inexperienced benchmen start learning to work safely in the saw production environment
• May set up and operate alternately more than one type of machine or tool
• Use hammers ranging from 2#-8#, stretcher rolls, plate leveling machines, gauge grinders and hammer grinders etc.
• Ability to use hammer without damaging the saw
• Set-up and operate all available machine tools
• Perform progressive operations on work involving close tolerances or unusual requirements
• Perform quality checks
• Wear PPE
• Perform complex operations in support of production under limited supervision
• Additional duties as assigned
• Use calipers and micrometers, must understand fractions and decimals
• Read industrial knife blueprints
• Complete Statistical Process Control Charts (SPCs) for all assignments
• Perform quality checks
• Forklift Certified (or able to become certified)
• Load and unload steel from machines
• General cleaning and maintenance of machines and area
• Work with a high sense of urgency
• Wear all required PPE
• May be required to provide support and training to others
• Active participation in Lean and Safety Training
• Must cross-train to other positions as requested
• Other duties as assigned.

The value you bring:

• Technology:
• Must accurately input data into ERP System
• Must accurately input programs into CNC Machines
• Microsoft: Teams and email
• Able to work with people to troubleshoot problems
• Able to accomplish daily work requirements to meet customer demands
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Must be able to do basic math
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds alone or up to 100 pounds with lift assistance
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shift
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude
• 2+ years manufacturing production experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Vocational trade school or equivalent program a plus
• Demonstrated lean techniques and ability to meet TAKT times
• Ability to work as part of a team, with behavior that upholds company values and standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Promote safety in the workplace and adhere to the safety standards of the company

Burton Mill Solutions is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer matching available
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement  
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses based on the nature of the job

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Burton Mill Solutions participates in E-Verify and will only employ individuals who are verified as legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

To learn more about our company, and the products and services we provide, please visit www.burtonmill.com.