Sawing machine operator - sawmill

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

Tasks

• Operate automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms or consoles
• Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week