Machine operator, woodworking

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Wood products manufacturer
• Furniture manufacturing company

Tasks

• Set up, program and operate one or more computerized or manual woodworking machines
• Fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wood products
• Operate gluing machines to glue pieces or wood together or press and affix wood veneer to wood surfaces
• Operate preset special purpose woodworking machines to fabricate wood products
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Replace parts as required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week