Production Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Production Worker / Machine Operators

PURPOSE: Producing a variety of parts or pieces as per customer requests

HOURS OF WORK: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. (From time to time it may be necessary to perform overtime work to meet customer requirements.)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Cut pieces using hand and electric shears, plate shears, wire cutter, nibbler and other means.
• Rolling parts using various rollers.
• Slit material to width using slitter machine.
• Weld panels and parts using spot welding/press welding equipment.
• Set up all equipment where necessary and possible.
• Limit the amount of scrap produced through careful set up and performance of job duties, as well as continued monitoring of parts to ensure quality.
• Assisting with packaging and shipping as required.
• Other duties / tasks as required.

Quality Control:

• Ensuring that all parts are made to the highest of quality standards as set out by work order instructions, Lead Hand instructions and documented standards.
• Reporting equipment problems or concerns that cause or may cause quality issues.

Safety:

• Immediately reporting any unsafe work conditions or practices that are observed including fellow employees, equipment, and workplace conditions
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workplace at all times.
• Following and adhering to the general plant safety rules at all times that are posted on the Health and Safety board.
• Not knowingly operating faulty/defective or otherwise unsafe equipment
• Only operate equipment(s) on which training has been provided and feel that you can do so confidently and safely.

Job Requirements:

• Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn.
• An unwavering commitment to punctuality and attendance.
• Previous machine operating experience.
• Quick learner & self-starter.
• Excellent time management & organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good mathematical and numerical reasoning skills/aptitude.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.