General Production Worker

**Job Title: General Production Worker - Timber Fabrication** **Job Description** This role focuses on fabricating all components of advanced timber structures in a busy wood production facility. You will help produce mass timber products such as glue-laminated beams, laminated veneer lumber, nail-laminated and dowel-laminated timber, along with steel connectors, cables, castings, and integrated structural panels that include pre-installed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will work primarily indoors using a variety of hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, sand, finish, and package timber products to precise specifications. **Responsibilities** + Measure, mark, cut, and assemble timber elements according to detailed specifications and shop standards. + Read and follow shop drawings, cut lists, and production schedules to ensure accurate and timely production. + Use saws to cut wood and plywood sheets to size with precision and attention to safety. + Sand panels and components to required finish levels using sanders and related equipment. + Clean and coat panels as directed to prepare them for shipment or installation. + Package glue-laminated beams and panels securely for transport and storage. + Assist with panel fabrication by inserting screws and dowels according to instructions. + Use a nail gun to attach plywood panels and other wood components safely and efficiently. + Operate power and air tools such as hand drills, skill saws, chop saws, and sanders in daily production tasks. + Work with plywood sheets and other wood products to build structural and architectural components. + Perform limited yard work (approximately 10% or less of the time), including gathering materials and packaging products. + Support general shop clean-up to maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work area. + Operate wood production machines as required, following training and safety procedures. + Handle heavy lifting as needed for moving materials, panels, and components. + Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly to coordinate workflow and meet production targets. **Essential Skills** + Practical experience using hand and power tools, including drills, skill saws, hammers, nail guns, sanders, and measuring tapes. + Ability to read and understand shop drawings, cut lists, and production schedules. + Strong verbal and reading communication skills to follow written and verbal instructions accurately. + Comfort working with wood, plywood sheets, and structural timber products in a production setting. + Capability to perform sanding, packing, and basic fabrication tasks with attention to detail. + Experience with wood framing, rough carpentry, or similar hands-on construction or production work. + Competence in saw operation, including cutting wood to size safely and accurately. + Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks throughout the shift. + Reliability, punctuality, and a consistent desire to be present and engaged at work. + Steel toe work boots suitable for a wood production and fabrication environment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Construction experience in a shop or field environment. + Experience with mass timber, timber framing, or structural wood products. + background in sawmill operations or wood planing/wood planing machine use. + Familiarity with wood coating, finishing, or related production processes. + Willingness to learn new skills and cross-train on different machines and tasks. + Positive attitude and strong team orientation in a fast-paced setting. + Demonstrated reliability and punctuality in previous roles. + Interest in building a long-term career in timber manufacturing or carpentry. + Comfort traveling occasionally to assist with installations when opportunities arise. **Why Work Here?** You will join an elite, globally recognized timber manufacturer known for delivering complex and high-profile projects. The organization offers meaningful career growth in timber manufacturing, including clear paths into lead hand and supervisory roles, as well as support for formal carpentry education and apprenticeship hours. You can expect opportunities to work on a wide variety of interesting projects, travel for installation work with all flights and accommodations covered and a daily per diem, and benefit from shift and site premiums once you advance. The company fosters a culture of learning, cross-training, and advancement, providing a supportive environment where your skills and initiative are valued. On-site perks such as free parking, secure storage for tools and personal items, and provided water and coffee contribute to a comfortable and professional workplace. **Work Environment** This position is based primarily indoors in a busy wood fabrication and production facility that manufactures timber panels and components for a range of projects and industries. The shop operates with a fast-paced, "go-go-go" culture where everyone stays active and engaged, and effective communication is essential. You will work on an open production floor with bay doors open and proper ventilation in place, using tools such as tape measures, hammers, speed squares, nail pullers, utility knives, and pencils, along with power tools including drills, nail guns, saws, and sanders. Less than 10% of the work takes place in the yard, typically gathering materials or packaging products. The facility employs around 50 people and offers extensive cross-training opportunities on machines and, over time, on on-site installation work. A hard hat and safety vest are required when specified, and steel toe work boots are mandatory. The environment involves regular exposure to wood dust and timber products, so it is not suitable for individuals with wood allergies. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Abbotsford, BC. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Abbotsford,BC. **À propos d'Aerotek:** Nous savons qu'il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu'il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180?000 travailleurs de l'industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14?000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d'intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l'industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d'entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1?500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d'œuvre de s'épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l'épreuve notre philosophie «?Notre monde nous tient à cœur?» au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue. Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu'un programme d'aide aux employés et un programme de rabais. La société souscrit au principe d'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.