Cutter

Hamilton Kent Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Toronto is seeking a Cutter to join their team. Responsibilities include cutting strip rubber to specified lengths, inspecting quality, and ensuring adherence to workplace safety standards. Candidates must have basic English skills and be willing to learn about measuring tools. Benefits include life insurance, extended health care, and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Care

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak basic English.
• Ability to use or be trained on various measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Confirm materials approved by Quality Control.
• Verify painted logo accuracy on strip rubber.
• Inspect for defects using air blow.
• Adjust and proceed with the cutting process.
• Ensure straight cut ends at 90-degree angles.
• Log cut length and material scrap.
• Follow company quality standards.

Skills

Basic English proficiency

Ability to use measuring tools

Job description

Summary

Hamilton Kent is seeking for a Cutter to join their team. Cutting is the production process of cutting strip rubber to specified lengths.

Principle Accountabilities

• Confirm that materials have been approved by the Quality Control department.
• Verify the accuracy of the painted logo on the strip rubber or print the correct logo following the Lead Hand's instructions.
• Use air to blow through the strip rubber tube to inspect for pinholes.
• Adjust the cut length on the automatic or manual cutter.
• Proceed with the cutting process.
• Ensure that the cut ends are straight and at a perfect 90-degree angle.
• Make sure the Quality Control team evaluates the first-off item.
• Inspect and log the cut length every half hour.
• Transfer the cut pieces onto a cart and complete the identification tag.
• Weigh and document scrap material.
• Record and document all necessary information.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by supervisors to meet production goals.
• Must consistently meet and uphold company quality and production standards.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Operate the printer, manual cutter, or automatic cutter as required.

Qualifications

• Read write and speak basic English
• Must be able to use or can be trained on various types of measuring tools related to our gasket manufacturing process

Team & Benefits

• Being part of an inclusive team that fosters a good atmosphere
• Life Insurance
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Retirement Savings Plan

Complexity & Judgement

Encounters quality issues & machine faults which need to be reported to the Shift Supervisor

Contacts

Interacts on a daily basis with Shift Supervisor, Lead Hand & Q.A. Inspector

Occasional interaction with Health & Safety Coordinator and Production Manager

Working conditions

Incumbent spends almost 100% of their time in the plant environment requiring varying degrees of physical labor. Lifting, pulling, pushing (less than 25 lbs), standing and walking cover the majority of the work. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, and the use of equipment with sharp blades.

The incumbent understands respects and adheres to the workplace Health & Safety rules and regulations.

Hamilton Kent Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Hamilton Kent jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail].