Saw Operator — Precision Timber Cutting

The Building Company; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Company in George is seeking a machine operator to support timber and boards production. You will maintain the machinery, feed materials, adjust settings, and control speed and temperature to ensure precise cuts and quality packaging for customers.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, housekeeping, and ensuring safety and security. You will uphold company values and assist with ad hoc duties as required in a busy retail timber environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a timber/board processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Machine Maintenance
• Feeding material into the machine
• Adjust Machine Settings
• Regulate Speed of the machine belt
• Regulate Temperature
• Correct Edge trimming and sanding
• Attending to customers
• Housekeeping
• Safe and Security
• Ad hoc responsibilities
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Skills

Experience in timber/board processing

Education

Grade 12

Job description

The Building Company

2026/07/17 George

Job Reference Number: 80642224051

Department: BUCO

Business Unit

Industry: Retail

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The main purpose of the job is to provide customers with timber and boards accurately cut to meet their requirements; provide prompt and efficient service to customers and assist with loading their vehicles; ensure that all timber and boards are neatly packed and accessible.

Job Description

• Machine Maintenance
• Feeding material into the machine
• Adjust Machine Settings
• Regulate Speed of the machine belt
• Regulate Temperature
• Correct Edge trimming and sanding
• Attending to customers
• Housekeeping
• Safe and Security
• Ad hoc responsibilities
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture
  
  

Job Requirements

• Grade 12
• 2 years’ experience in a similar industry