Timber Saw Operator — Precise Cuts & Quick Service

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

Job summary

The Building Company is seeking a skilled timber machine operator in Somerset West. The role is permanent within the TimberCity department, focused on delivering accurately cut timber and boards and providing prompt customer service.

Main duties include operating and maintaining the timber machine, feeding materials, adjusting settings, trimming edges, loading customer vehicles, and keeping a clean, safe work area while upholding company values.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification.
• 2 years' experience in a similar industry.

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.
• Uphold and promote company values and culture.

Education

Grade 12

Job description

The Building Company

2026/08/07 Somerset West

Job Reference Number: 8064040901

Department: TimberCity

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