gang sawyer - sawmill

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