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sawing machine operator - sawmill
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Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
• Noisy
• Dusty
Work setting
• Sawmill
Responsibilities
Tasks
• Examine logs and rough lumber to decide best lumber cuts
• 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
• Set up and adjust saw equipment
• Replace blades or bands
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment
• Check products for quality control
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
• Steel-toed safety boots
Benefits
Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Piece work
Other benefits
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance