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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