stone products machine operator

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Noisy

Dusty

Tasks

Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions

Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced

Check products for quality control

Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist

Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish

Perform ongoing machine adjustments

Read blueprint, schemas and drawings

Operate machines to drill holes in blocks or slabs of stone according to specifications

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks

Handling heavy loads

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Safety glasses/goggles

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Accurate

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week