Machine operator, woodworking

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Wood products manufacturer

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
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Conduct quality control
• Set up process equipment and adhere to cleanroom procedures

Equipment and machinery experience

• Sanders
• Saws
• Pressers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)