Sawyer / Mill Manager 

Email resume to wood@fullcirclemills.com 

Overview of Full Circle Mills

Full Circle Mills (FCM) is a unique handcrafted furniture company. Using rescued logs from the local community, FCM mills, kiln-dries and handcrafts one-of-a-kind furniture for homeowners and businesses. Become part of a community of craftsmen who are making an environmental difference by keeping logs out of chippers, while also delivering beautiful heirloom furniture to its customers. You will find our unique art and furniture at vineyards, local restaurants and businesses and as conversation pieces in local homes. We are growing fast and looking for someone who can manage our lumberyard and learn the art and business of a local woodworker. 

Ideal Candidate 

  • Must be in good, physical shape

  • Has a great attitude and can work in a team, as well as independently

  • Has an interest in craftsmanship and learning the trade of woodworking

  • Great attention to detail

  • Is a great problem solver

  • Loves Math and excels at making precise measurements and calculations 

  • Can operate heavy equipment like a loader and forklift

  • Understands mechanical advantage techniques 

  • Can operate a chainsaw safely and efficiently 

  • Must be able to lift 100 pounds routinely and easily 

  • Is organized and manages time and materials well 

  • Likes to learn and takes constructive criticism well 

  • Is a man or woman of your word 

  • Must pass a drug test 

  • Must have an active, unrestricted driver’s license 

  • Preferred but not required to haul and pick up logs

Job Requirements (We offer training) 

  • Mechanical servicing and cleaning of all equipment and machinery 

  • Manage customer jobs according to an organized schedule 

  • Manage the milling team to complete milling jobs on time and on budget 

  • Managing the drying kiln projects to complete on time and on budget 

  • Loading product into and out of kiln 

  • Loading finished product for delivery 

  • Move heavy slabs and keep the mill yard organized

  • Help prepare & set up machines and tooling

  • Remove sawdust and other debris from production equipment

  • Keeping the yard clean and organized

  • Oil change, change blade, grease zerk, & clean out air filters

  • Load and unload lumber from trucks and forklifts

  • Sort and arrange logs and timber according to sizes and wood type to allow for easy identification

  • Utilize specialized equipment such as kiln in effectively drying seasoned lumber

  • Use barkers to strip barks from wood logs to allow for easy cutting and processing

  • Measure and indicate cutting lines on timber

  • Maintain accurate record of job operations as well as up-to-date inventory

  • Ensure proper disposal of waste materials on completion of job operation

  • Listen for unusual sounds or detect excessive vibration in machinery

  • Safety and experience with carpentry saws (chainsaws, skill saw, etc.)

  • Operate woodworking, milling, and sanding machines

  • Use hand tools to trim pieces or assemble products

  • Lift wood pieces onto machines, either by hand or with hoists

HOURS AND COMPENSATION

  • Part-time to begin but can lead to full-time

  • Compensation is based on experience and skill level.