Automated Truss Production Operator

Canadian Executive Search Group; Vanastra; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Executive Group Search is seeking an Automated Truss Production Systems Operator for a local manufacturing facility in Vanastra, ON. Start date is Immediate; schedule is Sunday to Thursday with day, afternoon and midnight shifts.

The role pays $25.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on shift and experience, with a path to permanent employment for the right candidate. Join a team focused on efficiency and quality in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production settings.
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and instructions.
• Read measurements and basic drawings or diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail and product quality.
• Capable of working independently with team communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the automated production line via control panels, HMIs, and software.
• Start/stop/restart production systems per procedures.
• Monitor saws, feeders, conveyors, scanners, and equipment.
• Verify correct job, design, and materials before production starts.
• Respond to alarms, faults, jams, and interruptions promptly.
• Troubleshoot at operator level and escalate when needed.
• Perform operator-level preventative maintenance when required.
• Track system performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Maintain continuous material flow and minimize downtime.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

HMIs & touchscreen systems

Procedural compliance

Reading measurements

Independent work

Tools

HMI interfaces

Job description

Canadian Executive Group Search is looking to hire a Automated Truss Production Operator for a local manufacturing facility in Vanastra, ON.

Role: Automated Truss Production Systems Operator

Role Type: Temporary to permanent (40+ /hrs week)

Start Date: Immediate

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

• Day's, Afternoon & Midnight Shifts

Rate: $25.00/hr - $27.00/hr (dependent on shift and experience)

Summary

The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, detail-oriented and motivated, with a focus on providing a high degree of external and internal customer service as we grow our team and business!

Responsibilities

• Monitor the complete automated production line through operator control panels, HMIs, computers, and production-management software.
• Start, stop, pause, and restart automated production systems in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Monitor automated saws, lumber feeders, conveyors, scanners, optimization systems, component handling equipment, and automated truss assembly equipment.
• Quality Control, confirm that the correct production job, truss design, cutting program, and material specifications are loaded into the system before production begins.
• Monitor automated production in real time to ensure lumber and components are moving correctly through the system.
• Respond promptly to machine alarms, fault messages, sensor errors, material jams, and other automated-system interruptions.
• Identify the source of production interruptions and perform authorized operator-level troubleshooting and resets.
• Perform Operator level preventative maintenance, elevate mechanical, electrical, software, or equipment faults to maintenance or management when they cannot be safely corrected by the operator.
• Monitor system performance and production rates to identify recurring problems, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies.
• Maintain continuous material flow through the production line while minimizing unnecessary downtime.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, woodworking, construction, or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in automated machinery.
• Comfortable working with computers, touchscreen interfaces, HMIs, and automated control systems.
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures and technical instructions.
• Ability to read measurements and understand basic production drawings or diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail and quality awareness.
• Ability to recognize abnormal machine operation and respond appropriately.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the production team.

We are proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, we will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant's disability-related needs.