Experienced Commercial Saw Operator

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Experienced Commercial Saw Operator who takes pride in precision, safety, and reliability. This is a hands-on role for a skilled individual who thrives working independently, meets deadlines, and communicates effectively with the team. If you are confident in your craft, safety-minded at all times, and driven to deliver high-quality results, this is the role for you.

Address 9938-279 Street, Acheson, Alberta T7X 6J4

The Role:

  • Reviews order at the start of shift.
  • With forklift, brings required materials in from the yard.
  • Set up and adjusts saw equipment. Selects correct blade based on job scope.
  • Examine lumber package and visually grade each section according to order specifications.
  • Operates automated lumber mill equipment from consoles.
  • Programs saw to meet the requirements of the task at hand.
  • Responsible for removing lumber off outfeed roll with forklift and place in the designated area.
  • Saw, trim and/or plane lumber to fill complete order. Sizes vary.
  • Starts conveyor system to move lumber to and from saw.
  • Monitors lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to order specifications.
  • Ensures that the yield of lumber is maximized based on its length.
  • Replaces blades; band blades or saw chains.
  • Sharpen saw chains.
  • Clean and lubricate equipment.
  • Prepares output with bands and dunnage.
  • Stores final materials in yard.

Skills:

  • Experienced.
  • Mechanical.
  • Valid Forklift Certification.
  • Maintain forklift according to the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately for order processing and inventory control
  • Good communication skills for coordinating with team members and supervisors.

Company Information

Mayfair Lumber is a Canadian wholesaler of lumber products including lumber, sheet goods, pallets, survey stakes and custom cutting. Given Mayfair’s geographical location, we service customers throughout Western Canada and the United States. At Mayfair Lumber we set high professional standards and have a solid reputation for offering extraordinary service. With great pride, we give back to the communities in which we live.

 

Examples of our Manufacturing Division:

  • Custom cutting
  • Custom crates
  • Pallets certified for the food industry
  • Pallets for a variety of industries
  • Recycled pallets
  • Lath, survey stakes and bridging