Machine Operator
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada
$22 to $26 CAD / hour · Temporary
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- $22 to $26 CAD / hour
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- Temporary
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Our client, manufacturing and fabrication is seeking a Machine Operator to join their team. As a Machine Operator, you will be part of the shop team supporting production and installation readiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to health and safety, the ability to read blueprints and shop drawings, and the drive to produce quality work with attention to detail - skills that will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Machine Operator
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Pay Range: $22-26/hr (plus shift premium)
Shift:Able to work different shifts including early morning, afternoon and evening
Temp to Perm
What's the Job?
- Read blueprints and shop drawings to support accurate fabrication and framing
- Lay out parts, build templates, and create jigs to meet prescribed tolerances
- Set up, maintain, and operate machinery including a Finger-jointer, 4-sided Molder, and DLT machine
- Operate and adjust equipment safely, feeding raw material or parts to semi-automated machines and periodically testing machine operation
- Control production flow by fixing issues during the shift, checking output for machine-related mistakes or flaws, maintaining activity logs, and preparing product for shipping
What's Needed?
- Adherence to health and safety regulations, including constant use of protective gear
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and understanding of production procedures
- Ability to read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine job instructions and specifications
- Attention to detail with quality control/assurance and safety from start to finish
- Teamwork and communication skills, plus physical stamina and strength to lift up to 50 lbs
What's in it for me?
- Work in a hands-on shop environment where your craftsmanship directly supports production
- Build confidence by operating and adjusting specialized woodworking machinery
- Strengthen your quality and safety habits through consistent checks and documentation
- Contribute to smooth production cycles by preparing product for shipping and supporting installation readiness
- Grow through collaboration with supervisors and shop leadership to keep work moving efficiently
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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Responsibilities
The Machine Operator at Manpower's client will set up, run and adjust woodworking machines, and read blueprints and shop drawings to build parts. They will also check output for flaws, keep activity logs and prepare finished product for shipping.
Requirements
Candidates need a strong health and safety focus, the ability to read blueprints and work orders, and attention to detail. Working knowledge of high-speed machinery, teamwork, and the physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs are also required.
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Shop drawing interpretation
- Woodworking machinery operation
- Finger-jointer operation
- 4-sided molder operation
- DLT machine operation
- Machine setup and adjustment
- Jig and template building
- Layout of parts
- Quality control and inspection
- Production flow control
- Activity logging
- Health and safety compliance
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Physical stamina
- Material handling
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Logistics
Keywords
- Machine Operator
- woodworking machinery
- finger-jointer
- 4-sided molder
- DLT machine
- blueprints
- shop drawings
- CNC
- fabrication
- framing
- manufacturing
- production
- quality control
- temporary to permanent
- shift work
- Abbotsford
Tools
- finger-jointer
- 4-sided molder
- DLT machine
Languages
- English