Machine Operator - Wood Manufacturing

Aerotek; Surrey; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Machine Operator – Wood Manufacturing on a Monday to Friday morning shift in Surrey, BC. The role focuses on operating woodworking machinery, handling materials, and preparing finished products for shipment in a fast-growing shop.

You'll use CNC and routers, perform basic setup and tool changes, read drawings, and ensure quality while maintaining safety standards. This full-time, contract-to-hire position offers onsite work and long-term growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of machine operating experience in a production facility.
• Experience operating woodworking machines incl. CNC.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Use a sit-down counterbalance forklift to move materials.
• Operate pallet jacks to move items around the facility.
• Prepare, wrap, and pack items for shipment.
• Organize and maintain a neat warehouse and work area.
• Set up, operate and monitor woodworking machines (CNC, routers).
• Perform tool changes and basic machine adjustments.
• Read drawings to verify dimensions and specs.

Skills

Machine operation

CNC operation

Reading blueprints

Measuring instruments

Manual handling

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Industrial math

Tools

CNC machines

Router

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator – Wood Manufacturing (Morning Shift)

Job Description

This role focuses on operating woodworking machinery in a fast-growing custom manufacturing facility. You will support increased production demand by safely operating machines, handling materials, and preparing finished products for shipment. The position involves a mix of machine operation, material handling, and general warehouse duties to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Use a sit-down counterbalance forklift (SDCB) to move materials around the warehouse for a portion of the day.
• Operate pallet jacks to move pallets and materials throughout the facility.
• Prepare, wrap, and pack items for shipment, ensuring products are secure and protected.
• Organize and maintain a neat, orderly warehouse and work area.
• Lift, carry, and move products up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day, including items of various sizes and shapes.
• Set up, operate, and monitor woodworking machines such as CNC machines, routers, and other production equipment as required.
• Perform basic machine setup, tool changes, and adjustments to maintain proper operation.
• Use measuring instruments such as tape measures, calipers, and squares to verify dimensions and ensure products meet specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and shop drawings to produce accurate components.
• Identify and correct production defects, ensuring products meet quality standards.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on machines to resolve minor issues and maintain productivity.
• Follow workplace health and safety practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe machine operation.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet production schedules and project deadlines.
• Maintain good organization and time management to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of machine operating experience in a production facility.
• Previous experience operating machines in a manufacturing or production environment.
• CNC operating experience.
• Basic troubleshooting experience on production machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and shop drawings.
• Basic understanding of woodworking materials, tools, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to use measuring instruments accurately, including tape measure, calipers, and squares.
• Strong math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, and measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform machine setup, tool changes, and adjustments.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to identify and correct production defects.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Router operating experience is an asset.
• Edge bander experience is a strong asset, especially for candidates with other wood manufacturing machine operation experience (routers, cutters, drill presses, etc.).
• Experience working with woodworking machinery and custom-built parts.
• Comfort working with a variety of product sizes and shapes.
• Experience in a larger wood manufacturing or custom shop environment.
• Willingness to support increased production demands and assist with additional duties as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a rapidly growing custom manufacturing company with a strong pipeline of projects from major brands, providing stable and long-term opportunities. The team has grown significantly and continues to expand, including plans for additional shifts, creating clear paths for advancement and fast succession within the organization. You can expect a supportive culture that values independence, trust, and responsibility, allowing you to work with a high degree of autonomy while still being part of a collaborative team. The facility is transit-accessible, making commuting easier. Benefits are structured and clearly outlined, and the role offers the chance to build a long-term career in wood manufacturing with ongoing opportunities to develop new skills and take on greater responsibility.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large, fast-growing wood manufacturing facility that focuses on custom-built parts. The shop environment can be loud and dusty at times, and you will work around woodworking machinery such as CNC equipment, routers, edge banders, and other production machines. You will work a Monday to Friday morning shift from 6:00am to 2:30pm. The dress code requires long pants and does not allow shorts. Safety footwear (STWB) is required, and ear plugs, safety glasses, and safety vests are provided. The environment is team-oriented, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and collaboration, while also allowing you to work independently and take ownership of your tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surrey, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:

Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle‑ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.