Company: Hays Woodworking Group Inc.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

About Us

Hays Woodworking Group Inc. specializes in luxury architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, and premium wood finishing. We work on high-end residential projects that demand exceptional craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail.

As we expand our in-house veneer production capabilities, we are looking for an experienced Veneer Cutting & Splicing Technician to join our team.

The successful candidate must have hands-on experience working with natural wood veneer, including cutting, matching, joint preparation, and splicing veneer into high-quality faces for architectural millwork.

Key Responsibilities

- Cut, prepare, and splice natural wood veneers, including European white oak, American walnut, rift-cut oak, and specialty wood species.
- Operate veneer cutting equipment, guillotines, and veneer splicing machinery.
- Select and match veneer leaves for consistent grain, colour, and appearance.
- Produce book-matched, slip-matched, and sequenced veneer faces according to project specifications.
- Understand veneer grain direction, figure, and natural characteristics.
- Prepare clean, straight veneer edges for accurate and seamless joints.
- Operate and maintain veneer splicing equipment.
- Inspect veneer faces for open joints, gaps, misalignment, and other defects.
- Work with large-format veneer faces for architectural panels, doors, and cabinetry.
- Minimize material waste while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- Read production drawings, veneer layouts, and cutting specifications.
- Coordinate with our pressing, sanding, and finishing departments.

Qualifications

- Previous skilled experience cutting and splicing natural wood veneer is mandatory.
- Experience operating industrial veneer cutting and splicing equipment.
- Strong knowledge of veneer matching techniques, including book matching, slip matching, and sequence matching.




- Experience working with European oak, walnut, and other premium hardwood veneers.
- Ability to identify veneer defects and maintain consistent grain and colour matching.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and craftsmanship.
- Ability to work independently and maintain production quality standards.
- Experience in architectural millwork, veneer manufacturing, or high-end furniture production is preferred.

Additional Assets

- Experience with Fisher Ruckle or similar industrial veneer splicing equipment.
- Experience operating veneer guillotines or precision veneer cutting machinery.
- Knowledge of veneer pressing, adhesive systems, and panel manufacturing.
- Experience producing large-format and sequence-matched veneer panels.
- Understanding of veneer yield optimization and material handling.

What We Offer

- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and technical ability.
- Opportunity to work with premium European and North American wood veneers.
- Modern production facility with specialized veneer processing equipment.
- High-end custom architectural millwork projects.
- Long-term career opportunities as we expand our veneer manufacturing operations.

Important

This is not an entry-level position. We are specifically seeking an individual with proven, hands-on experience cutting and splicing natural wood veneer.

Applicants must understand veneer matching, joint preparation, and the precision required to manufacture premium veneer faces.

Apply today to join Hays Woodworking Group Inc. and help grow our in-house veneer manufacturing department.

Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 44.0 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- How many years of professional experience do you have cutting and splicing natural wood veneer?
- Have you operated an industrial veneer splicing machine, such as a Fisher Ruckle, Kuper, or equivalent?
- Do you have experience producing book-matched, slip-matched, or sequence-matched veneer faces?

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Veneer Cutting & Splicing Technician (Mississauga)
🏢 Hays Woodwrking Group
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