Cutting Line Operator

Jfe-Shoji-Power-Canada-Inc.

Burlington

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Health & dental

Production bonus

Company matched pension

Job summary

JFE Shoji Power Canada in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking a Cutting Line Operator to join the Stacked Core team. You will load coils, set up and operate cutting machines, program widths, and inspect dimensions to meet precise customer specs and internal quality standards.

This full-time role offers continental rotating shifts (days and nights) with a start rate of $25.43 per hour plus shift premium, plus benefits and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting Cutting, Slitting, CNC machinery.
Ability to read technical documents and blueprints.
Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate and monitor cutting machines to meet dimensions.
Load and unload coils safely, adjust machines as needed.
Read work orders and program widths for accuracy.
Perform regular quality inspections and record results.
Maintain accurate production records and measurements.
Use precision tools like micrometers and calipers; convert units.
Troubleshoot machines to minimize downtime.
Operate overhead cranes safely.
Maintain a clean and safe work area on a rotating shift schedule.
Collaborate with team to ensure on-time production.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Programming software

Mathematical measurement

Overhead crane operation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machinery

Machine control software

Overhead crane

Job description

Join Our Team: Cutting Line Operator!

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

How you’ll make an impact

This vacant Cutting Line Operator role in our Stacked Core department is responsible for accurately cutting steel into various strip widths for transformer core assembly, based on customer specifications and internal quality standards. This hands‑on role includes loading steel coils onto the decoiler, feeding steel by hand, programming cut widths, performing quality inspections to ensure precise measurements, and ensuring proper material handling.

Hourly rate

$25.43 per hour, plus shift premium

Please note this role is a continental rotating shift (11-12 hour shifts rotating between days and nights).

Key Responsibilities

Set up, operate and monitor cutting machines to cut materials into specified dimensions
Load and unload coils safely and make necessary machine adjustments for optimal performance
Read and interpret work orders to cut steel strips accurately using various machine control and programming software
Perform regular quality inspections during the cutting process, ensuring all measurements and tolerances meet customer and company standards
Complete and maintain accurate records, including work orders, measurement sheets, production reports, quality control forms, OEE data
Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and tape measures; convert between measurement units as needed
Conduct basic troubleshooting of machines and workflow issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity
Operate overhead cranes safely to handle and position materials
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and safety standards
Working continental day and night shift rotations

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED/CAEC) required; technical or vocational training preferred
3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
Prior experience setting up, operating and troubleshooting Cutting, Slitting, CNCmachinery or related equipment required
Possess basic knowledge of programming software
Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics
Familiarity with production equipment and safety standards
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Basic math and measurement skills (e.g., using vernier caliper, micrometers, Allan Key, tape measurer or rulers); ability to convert measurements
Strong attention to detail and quality control
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Organized and able to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment