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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Beam Saw Operator is responsible for performing initial rough cuts on sheet goods to support the manufacturing line. They must also ensure machine setup, maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols while inspecting materials for quality.
Job details
Teknion Custom Solutions is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, custom wood office furniture. We are looking for a reliable Beam Saw Operator to join our team. This key role is responsible for making the initial rough cuts on sheet goods that allow our manufacturing line to keep moving. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Read and interpret shop drawings and job instruction documents, * Perform measurements with accuracy, * Knowledge of and the ability to identify different building materials such as MDF, particle board, plastic laminate, and others, * Examine materials for flaws and imperfections before processing to optimize material efficiency, * Understand and perform machine operations: setup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and lockout, * Maintain a clean and safe work environment, * Employ safe and appropriate material handling and lifting techniques for wood furniture to prevent damage and injuries, * Understand and consistently apply standard safety rules and procedures. PREREQUISITES * High school diploma or equivalent; OR at least 3-5 years of experience as a machine operator in a wood shop or manufacturing environment, * Energetic and enthusiastic attitude, thriving in a collaborative team, * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, * Approaches work with a high degree of organization, safety and attention to detail, * Must be able to organize workload and prioritize activities based on key responsibilities, * Communicates effectively in English, both in writing and verbally. By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion's employment policies. BENEFITS * Competitive wage depending on experience * Company-paid benefits and safety shoe allowance * Group RRSP plan and pension plan * Excellent work environment and culture * Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
What you’ll do
The Beam Saw Operator is responsible for performing initial rough cuts on sheet goods to support the manufacturing line. They must also ensure machine setup, maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols while inspecting materials for quality.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or 3-5 years of experience as a machine operator in a wood shop or manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret shop drawings are essential.
Benefits
- Competitive wage
- Company-paid benefits
- Safety shoe allowance
- Group RRSP plan
- Pension plan
- Excellent work environment and culture
Listed skills
- Organization · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
- Material Handling · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Beam saw operation
- Shop drawing interpretation
- Measurement accuracy
- Material identification
- Machine setup
- Troubleshooting
- Machine maintenance
- Lockout procedures
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Lifting techniques
- Communication
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Workload prioritization
- Furniture Cleaning
- Energetic
- Machine Operation
- English Language
- Interpersonal Communications
- Material Handling
- Operations
- Shop Drawing
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Lamination
- Enthusiasm
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Construction
- Saw Operator
- Wood Processing Plant Operators
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
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