sawmill machine operator

Government of Canada; Florenceville-Bristol; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Sawmill Worker for on-site responsibilities in Florenceville-Bristol. Candidates will engage in physical tasks such as operating saws, trimming lumber, and maintaining equipment, and will receive training on the job. Ideal applicants possess strong manual dexterity and the ability to work safely in a demanding environment. Health benefits are provided.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• Physically demanding tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• Must be able to handle heavy loads (up to 50 lbs).
• Team player with efficient interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine logs and rough lumber to decide on best cuts.
• Operate saw equipment and monitor lumber movement.
• Replace blades or bands and maintain equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Gloves

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Sawmill

Responsibilities Tasks

• Examine logs and rough lumber to decide best lumber cuts
• Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
• Saw or split shingles and shakes
• 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
• Replace blades or bands
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan