stone saw operator
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
- Noisy.
- Dusty.
Tasks:
- Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions.
- Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced.
- Check products for quality control.
- Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist.
- Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish.
- Operate sandblasting equipment to cut inscriptions or decorative designs in monumental stone.
- Perform ongoing machine adjustments.
- Read blueprint, schemas and drawings.
- Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Public transportation is not available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Standing for extended periods.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Team player.
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)?.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Other benefits:
Free parking available.