Die Cutter

North West Rubber Colorado; Brantford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Rubber Ltd. in Brantford, Ontario is hiring for a Full-Time Mat Cutter/Operator. You will cut raw mats from the yard according to customer specs, operate die-cutting machinery, and maintain production quality and safety. This role requires shift work, teamwork, and accurate shift reporting.

The company values safety, reliability and efficiency, with a focus on meeting customer requirements and maintaining clean, organized work areas daily.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with team.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and perform shift work.
• Must be observant, patient and respectful of others.
• Physically capable of performing labor and providing own PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Cut raw mats from yard according to customer requirements.
• Maintain and operate die cutters and related equipment.
• Write daily shift-report sheets accurately.
• Stack product neatly on pallets and manage quantities.
• Follow safety procedures and lock-out protocols.
• Operate forklift safely and perform minor machine maintenance.
• Assist head changes and blade changes as needed.
• Clean and maintain work area daily and weekly.
• Ensure quality control and proper tagging of mats.
• Maintain low absenteeism and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Observant

Physical stamina

Shift work

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

Job Summary

Day Shift - 6:30am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday

Job Description

North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada. In the late ’60′s and early ’70′s, the company picked up scrap tires and buffings from the local area, ground them up, and manufactured rubber mats. These mats were purchased for use in horse and dairy stalls, ice rinks, gyms, and pick‑up truck beds. Over the years, the business has grown and changed from a small, regional manufacturer of crude rubber products to a leading, global recycled rubber manufacturer. Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, & Quebec), in the USA (Texas), and in China. Their products are distributed all over the world.

Location

Brantford, Ontario

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cut raw mats from yard according to customers’ requirements
• Achieve cut average of 42 on DC 1+3/58 on DC 2 mats/hour
• Accurately write out daily shift-report sheets
• Stack product neatly on appropriate pallets
• Follow safe operations/lock-out procedures
• Maintain safe and proper operation of forklift and equipment
• Assist head changes and blade changes
• Maintain die-cutter machines (Minor table repairs/changes, minor blade repairs/changes, blow off and oil machines)
• Daily and end of the week clean-up of work area
• Empty the garbage and rubber scrap bins when needed
• Keep 2nd grade mats organized and separate from orders
• Quality control (Check for 2nd/3rd grade mats, count mats, proper skids, +/- 1/8” tolerance, ensure tags are filled out correctly)
• Maintain less than 3.5% absenteeism rate
• Other work related duties as assigned

Specifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude is an asset
• Must have good communication/interpersonal skills
• Possess problem solving, trouble shooting, and organization skills
• Must have forklift training
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must be observant, patient and respectful of others
• Must be able to perform and endure physical labour
• Must be able to perform shift-work schedules
• Provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear
• Must exemplify NWR core values of “Respect for All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused”