Woodworking Machine Tech Operator - POSITION IS LOCATED IN WEYMOUTH, NS - AIP AVAILABLE

Atlantic Immigration Program Designate.

Must be willing to relocate to Weymouth NS. Own transportation required.

Lewis Mouldings is a leader in the Eastern White Pine value added industry; manufacturing a wide variety of finger jointed, solid and edge glued Eastern White Pine Moulding Products.

The primary responsibility of the Woodworking Machine Tech Operator is to efficiently and safely operate the various machines used in the wood moulding manufacturing process. In this position, Techs are expected to take ownership of the quality and quantity of product produced during his/her shift, along with set up, programing and operating one or more woodworking machines used in the moulding manufacturing process. This position is also actively involved in continual process improvements, both identifying and implementation. The Machine Tech Operator is expected to work in a hands-on fashion the majority of the time.

Work Related Skills

• Operation monitoring: watching gauges and dials.
• Operation and control: controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Quality control analysis: conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Equipment maintenance: performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Troubleshooting: determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking: talking to others to share information
• Repairing: repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
• Active listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Job Requirements

• On the job training is provided.
• Company courses may be required for some jobs within this group.
• Aptitude for math, problem solving, computers, and mechanics.
• Communication skills, written and spoken, in English.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Proficiency with hand tools.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Experience in woodworking would be an asset.

Work Environment

• Work takes place in an indoor plant environment.
• Day shift from 6am to 5pm.
• Night shift from 5:00pm to 5:30am.
• Work requires repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, standing for extended periods and can be physically demanding.

Benefits

• Benefits start at 6 months and include: group insurance benefits.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person