Machine Operator (Panel Saw / CNC / Edgebander) – Afternoon Shift

Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of; Temiskaming Shores; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Three H is seeking a Machine Operator for the Afternoon Shift to turn raw panels into finished furniture components, including panel saw, CNC machining, and edgebanding. You will work with the Machining Supervisor and other operators to meet production goals while upholding quality and safety.

The role emphasizes hands-on tool use, setup, and routine maintenance, with opportunities to cross-train on multiple machines and grow skills in wood processing.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Secondary school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent is an asset.
• Experience with panel saws, CNC machining centres, or edgebanders is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned Machine End equipment, including panel saws, CNC centres, and edgebanders.
• Load cutting files, run programs, and adjust patterns as needed.
• Meet daily production schedules while maintaining quality.

Skills

Machinery operation

Panel saws / CNC / Edgebander

Basic math

Teamwork

Mentoring / training

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Tools

Panel saws

CNC machining centres

Edgebanders

Job description

Machine Operator (Panel Saw / CNC / Edgebander) – Afternoon Shift

Reportsto: Machining Supervisor

Department:Manufacturing, Machine End (panel cutting, CNC machining, and edgebanding)

EmploymentType: Full-Time, 40 hours per standard work week

Schedule:Afternoon shift, Monday to Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to midnight, including a paid30-minute lunch

Compensation:$20.50-$22.50 per hour, based on skills and experience, plus benefits.

Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About Three H

Three H is a leading manufacturer ofcommercial office furniture specializing in laminate. Three H partners with manufacturers'sales representatives and dealers across North America to create spaces wherepeople feel they belong.

We're a growing company with Northernroots, and we care as much about how we treat people as about what we make.This role sits right at the heart of that promise: it's where raw panels arecut, machined, and finished into the components that become our furniture.

The Opportunity

The MachineOperator operates equipment that turns raw panel stock into finished furniturecomponents, from cutting sheets to size through CNC machining and edgebanding.Each part needs to be cut, machined, and finished accurately, in the rightsequence, so it arrives at the next station ready to go.

Working withthe Machining Supervisor, fellow operators, tally persons, assembly teammembers and the product engineering team, the Machine Operator retrieves andruns programs from product labels, performs routine setup and tooling changes,meets production volume and quality standards, and keeps the work area safe andorganized. Operators may be assigned to one machine or cross-trained acrossseveral based on production needs.

It's a role for someone who takes pride inprecise, hands-on work, likes knowing how machines run, and wants to learn newequipment and skills over time.

What You’ll Do

• Operate assigned Machine End equipment, which mayinclude beam and sliding table panel saws (e.g., Selco, Altendorf), CNCmachining centres (e.g., Biesse Rover, EKO, Skipper), edgebanders, andother CNC and panel processing equipment as introduced.
• Retrieve and run programs based on the informationprovided on the product label, and load cutting files and adjust patternsas needed.
• Follow the sequence system to cut and machine partsin the correct order.
• Set up stops, fences, and pads correctly to supportcomponents, prevent damage, and cut safely without binding.
• Coordinate material sequence and sheet counts withwarehouse personnel.
• Run equipment manually when needed to produceemergency production parts and unusual pieces.
• Meet daily production schedules and output targetswhile maintaining quality standards.

Quality & FinishedParts

• Watch finished parts closely for changes in cutquality, edges, and corners, and make minor program or machine adjustmentsto achieve a clean, accurate finish.
• Confirm that the correct material, edge colour, andfinish are used for each job based on the label information.
• Stack and pile finished parts safely, in the properlocations, and in order based on label information.
• Identify salvageable material versus waste and keepoffcut piles in good order.

Setup, Tooling &Maintenance

• Clean equipment at regular intervals following theappropriate cleaning procedures.
• Inform the Supervisor and/or Maintenance right awaywhen non-routine maintenance or repairs are required.

Depending on the machine assigned, setup and tooling tasks may include:

• Changing and calibrating saw blades to maintainaccurate, clean cuts.
• Changing drill bits and cutters and makingtooling adjustments using the machine tooling software.
• Changing edgebanding tape, adjusting feeds, andpurging and reintroducing glue in the glue pot following procedure.

Teamwork & Training

• Work with coworkers to keep production movingefficiently while meeting quality standards.
• Mentor tally persons and helpers so they canperform simple procedures in the operator’s absence.
• Cross-train on other Machine End equipment asproduction needs require.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience operating production machinery in a manufacturing environment is preferred, ideally in furniture, millwork,cabinetry, or panel processing. On-the-job training is provided.
• Experience with panel saws, CNC machining centres,or edgebanders is considered an asset.
• Secondary school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent isconsidered an asset.

What Helps You Succeed

• Reads, writes, and communicates effectively inEnglish, including reading product labels and work orders, andcommunicates clearly with coworkers and the Supervisor.
• Comfortable with basic math: addition, subtraction,multiplication, division, and measurement.
• Mechanically inclined, with an understanding of howmachines, tooling, and materials work together.
• Accurate and organized in work habits.
• Comfortable using a machine touchscreen or computerto retrieve programs.
• Willing to learn and adapt quickly to new machinesand processes.
• Arrives on time and ready to work for eachscheduled shift.

Health & Safety

• Follow all Three H health and safety policies andprocedures, including lockout, machine safeguards, and required personalprotective equipment (including CSA-approved steel-toe safety footwear atall times in the plant).
• Report allincidents, accidents, injuries, near misses, and hazards to the MachiningSupervisor right away.
• Work is performed on the production floor.
• Exposure to noise, wood dust, and hot and coldtemperatures.
• Standing and walking for most of the shift, withsome sitting.
• Regular pushing, pulling, and lifting of panels andcomponents up to 60 lbs; team lifts are required above 60 lbs.

Join Us

If you like working with your hands,take pride in getting the details right, and want to see your work becomefurniture our customers use every day, we’d like to hear from you.

Three H is committed to an inclusiveworkplace, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, andexperiences.

Resumes sent by email or other methods will not be considered. Three Hwelcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you need anaccommodation at any stage of the hiring process, including to submit yourapplication, please contact [e-mail] and we'll be happy to work with you.

Applicants must beleg legally entitled to work in Canada by the start date. Three H Furniture SystemsLimited is unable to provide work permit sponsorship or support Labour MarketImpact Assessment (LMIA) applications for this position.

Artificial intelligencetools may be used to assist in screening or assessing applications for thisposition.

Please note: We are notaccepting submissions from recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters forthis position. Unsolicited agency referrals will not be considered, and no feeswill be paid for them.