woodworking machine operator
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.).