Sawmill Machine Operators
Job description
These individuals operate, monitor, and control sawmill equipment. They cut, saw, and split lumber and shingles. They are employed in sawmills and processing plants.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Nontoxic dust
- Noise
- Falling objects
Main tasks
- Operate loaders and cranes that feed logs into sawmills.
- Determine dimensions, condition, and quality of logs and rough lumber.
- Start up conveyors, adjust sawing equipment, and replace saw blades or bands.
- Sort and stack lumber according to length and thickness.
- Carry wood piles.
- Monitor the movement of lumber and ensure that the wood is cut as required.
- Prepare production reports.
- Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment.
Advancement and mobility
- There is some mobility between jobs in this group.
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $17.00
- Median
- $21.25
- Maximum
- $27.13
Job prospects for 2021-2025
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Job prospects for 2021-2025
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2020
All of Québec
3,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 4% Female
- 96% Male
Not available.
- 4% Female
- 96% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$41,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 32158% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 5617% of jobs
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NAICS 3323% of jobs
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NAICS 113, 11533% of jobs
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NAICS 913% of jobs
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Others16% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 32158% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 5617% of jobs
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NAICS 3323% of jobs
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NAICS 113, 11533% of jobs
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NAICS 913% of jobs
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Others16% of jobs