Machine Operator at StructureCraft – Abbotsford, British Columbia

Do you want to be an integral part of a team that specializes in the fabrication, design and erection of cutting-edge timber structures in North America and Asia?

StructureCraft is an exciting, growing company that thrives on challenge and innovation. We are the only company in North America manufacturing a new product called Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT). We strive for excellence, work with a great group of people and our work speaks for itself.

Please check us out at www. structurecraft.com

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently hiring experienced Woodworking Machine Operators to join our team. The ideal candidates will have at least 5 years experience, preferably with wood processing. You are self-motivated, disciplined and take ownership for your work. Details are important to you and you are organized and reliable.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Shift Supervisor. We are located in Abbotsford, BC in the beautiful Fraser Valley, on the doorstep to numerous recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Set up, program, operate and maintain the following special-purpose woodworking machines:
• • Optimizing saw
  • Finger-jointer
  • 4-sided moulder
  • Dowel Laminated Panel drill and dowel pressing machine
  • Transfer conveyors
  • Wood CNC machines
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders of production schedules to determine product of job instructions and specifications
• Monitor and control product quality
• Identify, diagnose and rectify machined product defects
• Load and remove completed work pieces or parts from machinery manually or with cranes
• Make final product adjustments and prepare for shipping

REQUIRED:

• Post-secondary school education or at least 5 years of machine operation experience, preferably with wood processing (Timber Machining training is considered an asset).
• Mechanically inclined/maintenance experience (timber machinist or millwright background preferred)
• Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to work any shift with possible overtime hours, which may include weekends.
• Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as a condition of employment.

We offer a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package that includes Extended Health and Dental benefits, Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D insurance. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program.

If you currently work in a timber processing/manufacturing environment with the above skills, we invite you to submit your resume in confidence.