Apprentice Machine Operator Jobs in Chilliwack, BC

$25.00 - $27.00/hour (depending on experience)

Monday to Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Four-day work week with every Friday off
• Clear advancement opportunities into Lead Hand and Supervisory positions
• Apprenticeship support and carpentry career development opportunities
• Cross-training on multiple machines and manufacturing processes
• Opportunity to work on landmark mass timber projects
• Travel opportunities for installations and field support
• Per diems, premiums, company-paid accommodations, and flights when working out of town
• Free on-site parking
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing industry leader

• Receive, inspect, and grade incoming lumber to ensure it meets quality standards and production requirements.
• Set up, operate, and monitor the Opti-Saw and other wood processing equipment.
• Measure, cut, plane, and prepare lumber for production using industrial machinery and hand tools.
• Operate overhead cranes safely to move materials throughout the facility.
• Use power tools and woodworking equipment including band saws, circular saws, chop saws, sanders, drills, and nail guns.
• Perform quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Read basic blueprints, shop drawings, and production instructions.
• Communicate effectively with team members using two-way radios and daily production meetings.
• Assist with crate building, packaging, and material preparation for shipping and installation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support yard and shipping activities as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safety-first culture.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, heavy industrial, woodworking, or carpentry environment.
• At least 1 year of machine operating experience.
• Experience using hand and power tools in a production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and work with dimensional lumber.
• Physically capable of lifting, carrying, and moving materials throughout the shift.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Steel-toe work boots required.

• Experience in timber manufacturing, mass timber production, sawmill operations, woodworking, or carpentry.
• Experience operating saws, planers, or Opti-Saw equipment.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of lumber grading and wood quality standards.
• Experience with sanding, finishing, or assembly work.

This role is based in a busy manufacturing facility producing engineered wood and mass timber components. Most work is performed indoors on an active production floor, with occasional outdoor duties supporting shipping and material handling.

You'll work alongside a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are highly valued. Daily work involves exposure to wood dust, industrial machinery, and material handling in a physically demanding setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Abbotsford, BC.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a fully onsite position in Abbotsford,BC.

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.