Job Overview:
Sawmill & Coring Technician (Level I / II)
Location: Taftsville, VT
Company: Andrew Pearce Bowls
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.75–$23.75/hr (based on experience and level)
Schedule: Monday–Friday — no weekends
Andrew Pearce Bowls is the largest hand-turned wooden bowl manufacturer in the world, producing high-quality, heirloom wood products. We are hiring a Sawmill & Coring Technician to support our production team working with incoming logs, sawmill equipment, bandsaws, and rough coring operations.
This role is hands-on, skill-based, and offers clear progression through multiple levels, including advancement to Level III for strong performers. We will train the right person.
Level I – Sawmill & Coring Technician
Pay Range: $18.75–$20.75/hr
What you’ll do:
- Assist with log handling and material staging
- Support sawmill and bandsaw operations
- Prepare bowl blanks for rough turning and coring
- Perform basic rough turning under supervision
- Learn grain orientation, defect identification, and blank layout
- Maintain a clean, safe work area
Good fit if you:
- Are comfortable with physical, hands-on work
- Want to learn woodworking, turning, and sawmill skills
- Follow instructions and quality standards
- Show up reliably and take pride in your work
Level II – Sawmill & Coring Technician
Pay Range: $20.75–$23.75/hr
What you’ll do:
- Independently operate sawmill and bandsaw equipment
- Produce consistent, high-quality bowl blanks
- Perform rough coring accurately and efficiently
- Understand wall thickness, balance, and moisture considerations
- Identify defects and optimize yield from logs
- Support production flow and quality expectations
Good fit if you:
- Have woodworking, sawmill, or turning experience
- Can work independently and meet quality standards
- Understand wood movement, grain, and moisture basics
- Take ownership of output and consistency
Growth & Progression
- Clear path from Level I → Level II → Level III
- Skill-based advancement tied to quality, consistency, and independence
- Ongoing training on specialized equipment and processes
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday
- No weekends
Experience
- Prior experience in manufacturing, machining, or woodworking is preferred
- Familiarity with millwork, carpentry, or construction is a plus
- Experience operating forklifts and warehouse equipment is desirable
- Hands-on knowledge of hand tools, power tools, calipers, and CNC machinery is beneficial
- Previous work involving woodworking or sawmill operations will be considered an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.75 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
