block machine operator - concrete, clay and stone products

Government of Canada; Mission; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in British Columbia is seeking individuals for physical manufacturing tasks that require secondary education and experience in operating machinery. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and be team-oriented. The position involves manual labor, including lifting and handling heavy loads, and offers health and financial benefits including group insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 30 lbs.
• Adherence to safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size, and type of goods produced.
• Operate automatic machines that mix ingredients and cut extruded clay.
• Perform ongoing adjustments and maintenance on operated machines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy

Responsibilities Tasks

• Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size and type of goods produced
• Set up and operate automatic machines that mix ingredients, extrude tempered clay mixture and cut extruded clay into sections
• Set up, adjust and operate single-function machines to mix, drill, grind and cut concrete to specifications
• Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist
• Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs or other stone products to specific shape or design and to produce a smooth finish
• Perform ongoing machine adjustments
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Remove castings from moulds

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)