Machinist Apprentice - Surrey, Canada - S&R Sawmills Ltd.
Description
S&R Sawmills has a long history of Custom Cutting in the Lower Mainland.We are a family run business that was established in 1963 and currently have a workforce of over 300 employees on a large strip of the Fraser River.
Employee safety is the highest priority with experience, knowledge and hard work being the backbone for many years.
We are looking for a dedicated, team-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is safety conscious and interested in a long-term career with us.
Role Description:
Reporting to the Head Machinist, Machinist Apprentice employees are responsible for manufacturing and repairing sawmill equipment, using manual lathes, milling machines, radial arm drills, gear machines and more.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operation of manual lathes, milling machines, boring mills, radial arm drills, gear machines and more
- Finished part inspection to ensure sizing is correct
- Use of overhead hoists for loading and unloading parts into machines
- Routine machine preventative maintenance
- Maintain work area cleanliness and organization
- Work with provided samples and sketches to produce new parts
- Work in a safe manner following all Safe Work Procedures
- Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Identify, protect, and report safety hazards to management or a member of the safety committee
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Red Seal Machinist or Machinist Apprenticeship will be considered.
- Sawmill experience is an asset but not required.
- Actively pursuing a career as a machinist
- Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills
- Physical demands require lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- A strong capacity for teamwork
- Good communication skills and strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
- A willingness to learn and take direction
- Safety first attitude
- Shifts are Tuesday to Saturday, 7:00am 3:30pm
Eligibility:
- Must be legally allowed to work in Canada
What we offer:
- Fulltime hours
- Company Pension Plan (no matching needed)
- Dental Care
- Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Vision Care
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Onsite Parking
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$27.20-$38.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location:
In person
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