Bench
saw operator
Operates smaller
recovery saw bench, recovers timber down to final sizing. Timber grading skills
necessary.
Chainsaw
operator
Cross-cuts logs to
set lengths with a chainsaw before they are processed into sawn timber. Chainsaw
training/accreditation required. This position is often combined with that of the
log loader operator, therefore a front end loader certificate would be an
advantage.
Clerical
Staff
Perform
administration tasks for the production plants.
Docking
saw operator
Docks out defects
from sawn timber and docks timber to length. Timber grading skills advantageous.
Fork
lift operator
Loads / unloads
sawn timber onto / from trucks, and moves finished packs of sawn timber around
timber yard. Requires fork lift and/or front end loader certificate.
Log
loader operator
Unloads log
trucks, supplies sawmill work stations with logs for sawing. Requires front end
loader certificate.
Machinist
Sets up and
operates planing machines. Machinist qualifications not necessary but a
definite advantage.
Millwright
Maintenance staff
for the sawmills and processing plant, performing a wide variety of maintenance
tasks. Qualifications are necessary (eg., fitter and turner, boilermaker etc.).
Experience in a wide variety of maintenance duties would be a distinct advantage.
Orderperson
Assembles timber
orders when the finished product leaves the plant, combined with the duties of a
stacker. Timber grading and manual handling skills necessary.
Saw
sharpener
Sets up and
operates automatic saw sharpening machine.
Sawing
station operators (Canadian
break-down saw, twin edger saw, larger saw benches)
Break down logs to smaller sizes and to finished sizes. Grading skills
necessary.
Stacker
Tallies the
finished product and stacks it into packs as it leaves the mill or processing
plant. Needs to understand sizes, grading requirements and manual handling
techniques.
Timber
sorter
Sorts timber
coming from sawing stations, ie., decides which timber is up to grade, which needs
to be resawn, etc. Timber grading and manual handling skills necessary.
