Job Description

Job Summary

This position will be permanent afternoon shifts after initial training.

Salary is negotiable based on skills and experience.

We expect to train and are looking for good work ethic; reliability; ability to work well with others; people looking for long-term employer relationship.

The basic role of the Saw Shop Technician is to work at various stages of the manufacture and service of Haskins round carbide-tipped saw blades. This current position will be primarily for hammering and tensioning of saw plates.

The position reports directly to the

Vice President - Operation

.

Responsibilities and Duties

Receive and unpack raw materials Based on work order instructions, inspect, and prepare components for work required Set-up necessary shop equipment Pocket grind round saw plates Tip round saw plates on auto, manual, or strob induction brazing machines Perform and record tip failure testing Face, side, and top grind tipped saws; grind strobs as required Run more than one piece of equipment at same time Update work order verification, etc. as required Hammer and tension saw plates to customer specifications Final inspect, record data to our digital files Inspect and record saw service work coming in Repair service saws as necessary Record work done and ensure proper goods given to shipping to be returned to customer Perform routine maintenance on saw shop equipment Perform all work in a safe manner using required safety equipment Keep workplace clean, safe, and tidy Do nothing that will endanger self or others

Other Responsibilities:

Respect the confidentiality of company, customer, or personnel information Perform other tasks as required by the Saw Shop Manager Read and follow company policies as outlined in your Employee Handbook

Qualifications and Skills

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Minimum: None

Preferred: 3 years in a shop environment

Skills and Knowledge:

Good mechanical aptitude. Reasonable computer literacy. Good observational skills and the ability to effectively organize self to run more than one piece of equipment simultaneously. Ability to read work orders and related material. Ability to accurately adjust machinery and enter data accurately into computer. Good interpersonal skills to effectively work with other members of the shop and company. Good time management skills. Ability to accept and learn from constructive criticism. Willingness to learn new skills and being open to new ideas.

Physical:

Body positions: Standing, crouching, kneeling, etc

Body Movements: Lifting with weight, turning upper body, use of hands to set machinery and feel objects, reaching with hands and arms, crouching to maintain equipment. Must be able to work 8-10 hour shifts standing on concrete shop floor. Repetitive movements.

Body Senses:

Must have good eyesight for machine operation, measurements, and inspection. Must be able to see, hear and feel and have full power of speech.

Mental:

Language: Must be able to read, write and speak English sufficiently well to follow written and verbal instructions, etc., and communicate effectively in person, phone or e-mail.

Mathematics: Must be able to understand numbers as they relate to dimensions, tolerances, and machine adjustments.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage; company bonus and RSP contribution plan; qualify after 3 month probation

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

10 hour shift
Work Location: In person