Woodworking Shop Helper

Work site environment

• Odours
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Wood products manufacturer
• Historical restoration
• Workshop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
• Assist machine operators, assemblers and other workers
• Perform other labouring and elemental activities
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Reinforce assembled products with dowelling or other supports
• Hazardous products handling and storage
• Operate woodworking machines and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components
• Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Working at heights training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

• Saws
• Sanders
• Lathe
• Hand tools

Parts specialization

• Carpentry/woodworking machinery

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available