Sawing machine operator - sawmill

• Location Various locationsClair, , NBBaker Brook, , NB
• Work location On site
• Salary$23.00HOUR hourly / 44.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Early morning, Evening, Night, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 8 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3684043

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