Woodworking machine operator

Lignum Veneer Inc.; Victoriaville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

RRSP

TFSA

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Free parking available

Paid time off

Job summary

Lignum Veneer Inc. in Victoriaville, Canada, is seeking a skilled woodworking machine operator for a temporary position. The role involves setting up and operating multiple machines, fabricating wooden parts, and ensuring products meet specifications.

Previous experience and the ability to read instructions are essential. Work is performed in a wood treatment plant with a 40-hour work week. French is the working language.

Qualifications

• Experience operating woodworking machines is required.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications or follow instructions.
• Experience inspecting products and ensuring specification adherence.
• General maintenance of machinery and equipment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program and operate one or more woodworking machines.
• Fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture and other wood products.
• Operate gluing machines to glue or press veneer to surfaces.
• Operate preset special purpose woodworking machines.
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions.
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment.
• Replace parts as required.
• Make adjustments to machinery.
• Inspect products at various stages of processing to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Grade products.
• Fit and adjust parts.

Skills

Woodworking machine operation

Reading specifications

Quality inspection

Machinery maintenance

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

• Set up, program and operate one or more computerized or manual woodworking machines
• Fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wood products
• Operate gluing machines to glue pieces or wood together or press and affix wood veneer to wood surfaces
• Operate preset special purpose woodworking machines to fabricate wood products
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Replace parts as required
• Make adjustments to machinery
• Inspect products at various stages of processing to ensure adherence to specifications
• Grade products
• Fit and adjust parts

• Durée de l'emploi: Temporaire
• Langue de travail: Français
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Wood treatment plant

Tasks

• Set up, program and operate one or more computerized or manual woodworking machines
• Fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wood products
• Operate gluing machines to glue pieces or wood together or press and affix wood veneer to wood surfaces
• Operate preset special purpose woodworking machines to fabricate wood products
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Replace parts as required
• Make adjustments to machinery
• Inspect products at various stages of processing to ensure adherence to specifications
• Grade products
• Fit and adjust parts

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Goal-oriented
• Proactive

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

• Early morning

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)