Saw Filer or Benchperson (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Bédard Ressources inc. (http://www.bedardressources.com/)

  Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

Be a part of a sawmilling success story emerging in Terrace, BC

Terrace, BC is an economically and socially vibrant community of 15,000 residents which offers a full suite of facilities, services and recreational opportunities.  Many outdoor activities such as world renowned salmon and steelhead fishing, mountain biking, (downhill/backcountry/cross-country) skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing, boating, camping, hiking, kayaking are located right at your doorstep.

Our client is an independent, community minded sawmill based in Terrace. The mill has approximately 90 personnel and an annual production capacity of 90 million board feet based on one shift. The sawmill manages three Provincial forest tenures and buys logs on the open market to supplement sawlog supply. Investments in mill infrastructure are underway and long-term plans for the mill include a significant modernization to improve recovery, efficiency and production.

Bedard Resources offers you:

·         18 years of experience in the field of recruitment.

·         We tailor to all industries.

·         We have 10 convenient locations.

·         Our services are free for job seekers.

Position Specifications

Education and Qualifications   

·         Minimum of Saw Filer  Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) or Saw Filer with Benchperson Endorsement;

·         3-5 years as a Head Saw Filer or Assistant.

·         Familiarity with 8 foot double cut band saw, 72-84 inch inserted tooth cut off saw, three saw edger, bull edger with inserted tooth, and switch tooth saw;

·         Knowledgeable with the Key Knife disposable knife head system;

·         Ability to overhaul grinders and swing mechanisms;

·         Maintain saw filing equipment, grinding and babbitting.

Skills & Abilities            

·         Ability to work with all types of saws, including circular saws, band saws, gang saws;

·         Able to operate, repair and adjust saw sharpening equipment;

·         Knowledge with benching all circular and gang saws, including tensioning, welding cracks, welding on teeth, including any other work that is usually performed by a Saw Filer in the Lumber Manufacturing Industry;

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills is required;

·         Excellent work ethic and ability to work with others.

Shifts: Two shifts daily-7:00am-3:30 pm/4:00pm-midnight.

Schedule: Full-time rotational shifting 

Status: Permanent- 40-50 hours/week

If you, or someone you know, are the right candidates for this position, please contact Mark Goble at Bedard Resources today!

Compensation

Salary: $30-35/hour based on United Steelworkers contract rates plus very good benefits package.

Other Benefits: Relocation allowance and temporary living allowance will be considered.