Saw operator - sawmill

JobsMedia.io; Knowlton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

JobsMedia.io in Knowlton, Quebec is seeking a lumbermill worker. You will examine logs and rough lumber to decide the best cuts, and operate automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms to produce dressed lumber of various sizes.

You will monitor lumber movement to match specifications, set up and adjust saw equipment, and clean and lubricate machinery. The position offers day or night shifts, 42–47 hours per week, and a bilingual work environment (English or French).

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• Experience in this field is an asset.

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
• Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
• Set up and adjust saw equipment
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• 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
• Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
• Set up and adjust saw equipment
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment

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 meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Night

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais ou Français
• Heures de travail: 42 to 47 hours per week