Summary Sawmill Machine Operator in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a sawmill machine operator. The following information is applicable to all Sawmill machine operators (NOC 94120).

Description

Sawmill machine operators operate, monitor and control automated lumbermill equipment to saw timber logs into rough lumber; saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes; and saw or split shingles and shakes. They are employed in sawmills and planing mills.

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Requirements

High school or specific training

This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.

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Wages

$30.00/hour

Median wage in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

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Prospects

Limited

The job prospects are limited in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

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Jobs

0 jobs

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Competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Operation and Control
  • Monitoring

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