Operator, Trimmer – Sawmill
Job Description
Overview
Languages
- English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
- Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Dusty
Responsibilities
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
- 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
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
- Gloves
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Ear plugs
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Team player