Sawing machine operator - sawmill

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Planing mill

Tasks

• Operate automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms or consoles
• Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
• Saw or split shingles and shakes
• Start conveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws
• Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
• Set up and adjust saw equipment
• Replace blades or bands
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment
• Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions
• Ensure smooth operation of equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Night
• Day

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 42 hours per week