Careers

Are you a passionate, professional who takes pride in their work and goes the extra mile? Join our team of like-minded individuals who work to ensure our standards of quality are met on each project.  From administration, sales to manufacturing wood products, we have a variety of important roles that help support the success of our business.

If you are interested in a position at FS Millworks, review the available roles and submit an application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Current Openings

Benchwork/Joinery Apprentice or Journeyperson

Job details:
We are a well-established wood manufacturing company, bringing to the industry over 20 years of expertise. We pride ourselves in providing quality products that meet the high standards of our customers. We are seeking a motivated employee interested in an exciting career and the prospect of long-term growth within our company. This position requires a high degree of detail, organization, and the ability to work within deadlines. The successful applicant must be reliable, self-motivated, possess a positive attitude and be able to follow instructions to work under minimal supervision.
Job requirements:

We require a 3rd or 4th year Benchwork/Joinery Apprentice or Journeyperson who possesses these
essential skills:

  • strong attention to detail
  • excellent written and oral communication
  • ability to work with others
  • excellent problem solving
  • job task planning and organizing
  • ability to independently source information when required
  • ability to work independently
  • desire for continuous learning

This individual will need substantial knowledge:

  • in operating power tools
  • of millwork machinery
  • in reading and interpreting work orders, drawings and specifications
  • in estimating labor time
  • in determining material requirements per job

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

  • maintenance and repair of department machinery
  • shop maintenance
  • ensuring all work is completed with the highest degree of quality, service and within job completion deadlines
  • administering and overseeing department quality control and assurance

Hours of work, compensation & Benefits:

  • Year-round employment 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mon – Fri
  • Paid vacation time based on seniority  (1 year: 2 weeks, 3 years: 3 weeks, 5 years: 4 weeks, 10 years: 5 weeks)
  • Extended medical & dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Wage determined by experience and initiative
How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send your resume to .

Manufacturer Worker

Job details:
We are a well established, busy moulding manufacturing facility seeking someone reliable and self-motivated to join our team. This position requires a high degree of detail, organization, and the ability to work within deadlines. The successful applicant will be reliable, self motivated and possess a positive attitude. They will be able to follow instructions to work under minimal supervision as well as successfully multi-task & adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Job requirements:

Are you looking for an exciting career?
Are you looking for a job with the potential for growth?
Do you have experience using a chop saw, working in a wood shop or grading lumber?
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU!!

If you can answer yes to the following job requirements, you might be our ideal applicant – send us your resume, we want to hear from you!

  • Are you physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs?
  • Are you able to stand on a concrete floor for a good portion of the day?
  • Are you able to push, pull, reach, bend, and twist throughout the workday?
  • Are you excellent at math?
  • Do you have steel toed shoes/boots?

Hours of work, compensation & Benefits:

  • Year-round employment 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mon – Fri
  • Paid vacation time based on seniority (1 year:2 weeks, 3 years: 3 weeks, 5 years: 4 weeks, 10 years: 5 weeks)
  • Extended medical & dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Wage determined by experience and initiative
How to apply:

To apply please send your resume, quoting the title of the position, to .

Moulder Lead Hand

Job details:
Our fast-paced moulding manufacturing plant, located in beautiful Victoria BC, is in search of a dynamic individual to fill the unique position of Moulder Lead Hand. The successful applicant will efficiently & effectively meet production targets & schedules while adhering to yield and quality standards. We require an innovative individual able to work under pressure, add value to our team and who has extensive experience with Moulders as well as strong critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
Job requirements:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Safe, effective, efficient set-up & operation of moulders, as well as grinding new profiles & sharpening existing knifes.
  • Understand & follow all Company safety and work procedures & adhere to all applicable WorkSafe BC regulations.
  • Understand & help develop a preventative maintenance program; responsible for reporting maintenance requirements; responsible for maintenance program of certain shop equipment.
  • Maintain strong communication with the Moulder dept. staff to ensure that they are aware of potential & actual problems or concerns.
  • Give direction and/or instruction on safety, production & quality issues to staff in the moulder work areas as required.
  • Responsible for efficiency of scheduling & material usage.
  • Responsible to ensure quality control for all mouldings produced.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Knowledge/understanding of Standard Operational & Safety Procedures, Lockout Procedures, grinding templates, steel
  • Understand Moulder setup/operation (Weinig Moulder an asset) as well as knowledge of wood species & grain direction.
  • Good basic mathematical skills, oral & written communications.
  • Must be self-motivated & possess good planning, organizational & problem-solving skills.
  • Some heavy lifting.

Hours of work, compensation & Benefits:

  • Year-round employment 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mon – Fri
  • Paid vacation time based on seniority (1 year: 2 weeks, 3 years: 3 weeks, 5 years: 4 weeks, 10 years: 5 weeks)
  • Extended medical & dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Wage determined by experience and initiative
How to apply:

To apply please send resume, quoting the title of the position, to .