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
- Sawmill
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