Saw operator - sawmill

Bois d'oeuvre Cedrico inc.; Causapscal; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP

Night shift premium

Free parking

Job summary

Bois d'oeuvre Cedrico inc. is seeking a lumber mill worker to examine logs, operate automated saw equipment, and produce dressed lumber to specification. Responsibilities include starting conveyors, monitoring flow, and maintaining equipment.

The position supports planing mill and sawmill operations with shifts in the evening, night or day, averaging 40–50 hours per week, and a contract under a collective agreement with parking provided.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine logs and rough lumber to decide best lumber cuts.
• Operate automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms or consoles.
• Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes.
• Start conveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws.
• Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications.
• Set up and adjust saw equipment.
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment.
• Sort, pile and transport wood products.
• Complete reports.
• Clean work area.

Skills

English or French

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Planing mill
• Sawmill

Tasks

• Examine logs and rough lumber to decide best lumber cuts
• Operate automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms or consoles
• Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
• Start conveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws
• Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
• Set up and adjust saw equipment
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment
• Sort, pile and transport wood products
• Complete reports
• Clean work area

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Night
• Day

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week