Coolrain Sawmills, part of the CJ Sheeran Group, manufactures and supplies a wide range of quality, FSC®-certified sawn products for an array of industries, including fencing, landscaping, pallet and packaging. Co-products such as sawdust, shavings, chips and bark are also produced into end products such as MDF, chipboard, horticultural graded bark and biomass for the energy generation sector.
The Role:
We are seeking a motivated Saw Doctor to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Saw Doctor and be trained in all aspects of saw blade sharpening, repair, and maintenance within a highly automated timber sawmill environment. This role involves a variety of tasks that ensure the efficiency and reliability of our cutting equipment by performing regular assessments, repairs, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical aptitude, a strong ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Senior Saw Doctor in all activities related to the sharpening, repair, and maintenance of saw blades.
- Perform routine saw blade changes and ensure their proper functioning within timber sawing machines and also inspecting the saws for any defects on an ongoing basis
- Sharpening and repair of all bandsaw and circular saw blades required for multiple different timber sawing machines
- Complete assessment of all blades for alignment, tension and defects etc
- Re-tipping and sharpening of both circular and band saw blades using specialised automated equipment
- Removal and re-install of all repaired and resharpened blades into all saw types within a highly automated timber sawmill machinery environment
- Responsible for the procurement, management and repair of all blades across multiple machine types including band saws, Circular saws, Chipper heads, planers moulders and trim saws.
- Fault finding analysis of cutting errors in the timber and working to resolving same with the mechanical maintenance team.
- Working with external partners to develop new cutting heads for moulders etc to support new cutting patterns
- Developing relationships with all related suppliers and ensuring minimum stock levels are maintained of all saw blades and parts at all times
- Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations
- Maintain a high standard of quality across all production outputs, ensuring all products meet company specifications and customer expectations
- Participation in ongoing training and development
- Assist in other departments as needed, offering flexibility to support the business’s evolving needs
Requirements:
- A strong work ethic and a high level of self-motivation to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Basic mechanical/engineering understanding, with experience or knowledge in tool making, mechanical fitting, or similar areas being an advantage
- Attention to detail, ensuring high-quality standards in all work completed
- Good PC skills for managing data and reports and interacting with PLCs
- Ability to work well within a team, but also the capability to take initiative and complete tasks independently
- Ability to work under pressure, maintaining focus and quality even in challenging environments
If you are mechanically minded along with a strong work ethic and your experience doesn’t match every single requirement, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
