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Employer Name: White River Forest Products
Company description: We are a community-based venture building its own future. Our corporate mission is to be a profitable, low-cost forestry company, converting forest resources into competitive and innovative quality projects while protecting the environment and creating positive long term social, cultural and economic benefit for the region and its people, employees and shareholders. We advocate a non-discriminatory policy as well as favouring the employment of local and regional residents.
Location of Work: 315 Highway 17, White River, ON, P0M3G0
Title of Position: Saw Filer Trainee (NOC 72999)
Language: English
Vacancies: 1
Type of vacancy: Existing
Type of Position: Permanent, full time
Unionized: Yes
Job Duties:
• Inspect, maintain, and repair saw blades to ensure they are in optimal condition for cutting wood efficiently.
• Sharpen saw teeth and set blades according to specifications, considering the type of wood being processed.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with saw blades, identifying causes of reduced performance or premature wear.
• Implement corrective actions to address blade-related problems and minimize downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections of saw blades to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor and maintain the precision of blade profiles to achieve high-quality cuts and minimize waste.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, including blade sharpening schedules, adjustments made, and any issues identified.
• Document blade usage and performance metrics to facilitate preventive maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with sawmill operators and maintenance personnel to understand cutting requirements and troubleshoot cutting-related issues.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to coordinate blade maintenance schedules and prioritize tasks.
Skills Required:
• Attention to details
• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of team and independently
Experience Required:
• 1 year of previous experience at sawmill is required.
• On the job training will be provided.
Education Required:
• Secondary school certificate.
Wage & Hours: $ 34.84
• Number of hours per day: 8
• Number of days per week: 5
• Number of hours per week: 40
• Overtime starts after how many hours: 40
• Shift rotation (as applicable): Days, Nights and Afternoons.
Benefits:
☒ Disability Insurance
☒ Dental Insurance
☒ Pension
☒ Extended medical insurance (e.g. prescription drugs, paramedical services, medical services and equipment)
☒ Other (if applicable): As per Collective Agreement, Profit sharing.
Type of Vacation:
☒ Days Number: 2 weeks after one year of service.
☐ % Amount:
AI Disclosure: This employer does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in the hiring process
Anyone who is qualified and can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your application. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
To apply: Email: hr@wrfp.ca