Job Description: Wire Saw Operator/Labourer
The Saw Operator will be responsible for precise and accurate cutting of granite material for the purpose of making flagstone, stair treads and other prducts that are used for indoor and outdoor applications. As part of your role, you will be required to program saws, measure and accurately cut the material to the required specifications, finish and face maybe be required, and move the finished material to a pallet for final finishing or packaging. As required you will adjust the saw settings to modify the cutting speed to suit the material being cut, and complete the daily maintenance of the saw. You will also be required to complete documentation for inventory purposes. All production must be completed efficiently and safely while ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety Guidelines.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Wear prescribed PPE as required
- Safely and efficiently cut granite products with a high level of accuracy.
- Label all MRC finished skids with our standard label system and all required information, and place product in designated area for customer pick up
- Highlight any quality issues with products as orders are assembled, separate any product that requires re-work or re-classification
- Conduct daily machine inspections and report them through electronic auditing questionnaire
- Perform general labour duties including shovelling, cleanup, and site organization
- Use of a pressure washer, grease gun, and other hand and power tools will be required.
- Completion of any Ministry regulated training (ie: Surface Miner Common Core)
- Other duties may be assigned
Desired Competencies:
- Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
- Communication - Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Organization – Ability to manage time wisely, complete necessary documentation, and maintain a clean and organized work area
- Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly according to requirements
- Decision Making – Ability to make good decisions (while consulting Supervisor for direction when needed) ensuring compliance to company procedures
- Ethics – Ability to demonstrate conduct confirming to a set of values and accepted standards
- Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
- Persistence – Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement
- Reliability – The trait of being dependable following through with tasks and with good workplace attendance
Skills & Abilities
- Education – Completion of High School or Equivalent
- Experience – Wire saw operating expereince preferred
- Communication / Mathematics - Must speak and write English, and be familiar with basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. Must be able to interpret a tape measure.
- Computer Skills – Some computer literacy would be desired - with the use of smart phones / tablets
- Physical – Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis (and greater weight on occasion with team support), have good hand eye coordination, work in noisy environments, work while wearing a respirator.
- Safety -This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
Muskoka Rock Company is the leading Muskoka granite company, operating quarries and manufacturing sites throughout the entire Muskoka Region, including Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Dwight and Milford Bay. At Muskoka Rock, we are enthusiastic about what we do and the people in our organization who contribute day in and day out.
As we continue to grow we are looking for dedicated hard working team members to join our dynamic organization.
As a member of our team, you will be joining a progressive organization that:
- offers a dependable and stable work environment
- provides a competitive wage
- offers health & dental benefits
- provides opportunities for growth for interested team members
- is an equal opportunity employer and supports and welcomes diversity
Contact us today to learn more about how you can join our company and be part of an organization that is helping build Muskoka.
Location: Huntsville ON
Compensation: $22.00 – $30.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, and alignment with the role. Placement within the range will consider internal equity and existing team structure.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Experience:
- Wire Saw Operating: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
