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Woodworking Machine Operator
@ Cripps & Sons Woodworking
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia
Overview
Cripps & Sons Woodworking is hiring a full-time Woodworking Machine Operator on-site in Tatamagouche, NS. The role sets up, operates and maintains saws, planers, sanders and CNC equipment to produce cabinetry components, and inspects finished pieces for quality. Candidates need machine experience, the ability to read drawings, and attention to detail and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, operate and maintain woodworking machinery
- Measure and cut materials from drawings
- Monitor machine performance and fix minor issues
- Inspect finished pieces against quality and safety standards
- Assist with material handling and shop cleaning
Requirements summary:
- Experience operating woodworking machinery and tools
- Ability to read technical drawings and work orders
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Physical ability to stand and lift materials
- Cabinetry or carpentry experience is an asset
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training an advantage
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | woodworking, vocational training |
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Cripps & Sons Woodworking
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Role Description The Woodworking Machine Operator will work full time on-site at Cripps & Sons Woodworking in Tatamagouche, NS. This role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining woodworking machinery such as saws, planers, sanders, and CNC equipment to produce components for custom cabinetry and wood products. Day-to-day tasks include reading and interpreting drawings, measuring and cutting materials, monitoring machine performance, and ensuring parts meet quality and safety standards. The operator will collaborate with the production team, assist with material handling, perform routine equipment cleaning and minor adjustments, and follow established health and safety procedures. The role also includes inspecting finished pieces, reporting issues, and supporting continuous improvement in the shop.
Qualifications
- Experience operating woodworking machinery and tools (e.g., table saws, planers, jointers, sanders, CNC equipment).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, measurements, and work orders.
- Strong attention to detail, quality control, and safety awareness in a shop environment.
- Basic math and measurement skills, including use of tape measures, calipers, and squares.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift materials, and perform manual tasks safely.
- Previous experience in cabinetry, millwork, or carpentry is an asset.
- Reliable, organized, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in woodworking or related fields is an advantage.
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