Planer Operator

Job summary

Saw, trim, and plane rough lumber into finished lumber of various sizes, monitoring logs and lumber to ensure cuts meet specifications. Set up and adjust saw equipment, clean and lubricate sawmill equipment, and complete reports.

Job details

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. Responsibilities Tasks Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications Set up and adjust saw equipment Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment Complete reports Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Fast-paced environment Personal suitability Team player Accurate Organized Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits As per collective agreement Pension plan Other Benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Saw, trim, and plane rough lumber into finished lumber of various sizes, monitoring logs and lumber to ensure cuts meet specifications. Set up and adjust saw equipment, clean and lubricate sawmill equipment, and complete reports.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is listed as the education requirement, and experience is an asset. The role requires on-site work and calls for manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, accuracy, organization, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Pension Plan
• Other Benefits

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sawing
• Trimming Lumber
• Planing Lumber
• Monitoring Lumber Movement
• Operating Saw Equipment
• Setting Up Equipment
• Adjusting Equipment
• Equipment Cleaning
• Equipment Lubrication
• Report Writing
• Manual Dexterity
• Attention to Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Accuracy
• Organization
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades

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