Die Cutter

North West Rubber Colorado; Brantford; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Rubber Ltd. in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a Day Shift Material Handler to cut raw mats, operate basic equipment, and support production lines.

You will follow safety procedures, maintain quality, and keep work areas clean while meeting daily output targets. If you fit the role, join a global recycled rubber manufacturer with steady daytime hours.

Qualifications

• 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”.

Responsibilities

• Cut raw mats from yard per customer specs.
• Achieve mat cut averages: 42 mats/hr (DC1+3) and 58 mats/hr (DC2).
• Complete daily shift reports accurately.
• Stack products neatly on pallets.
• Follow safe operations and LOTO procedures.
• Maintain safe forklift and equipment operation.
• Assist head and blade changes.
• Maintain die-cut machines with minor repairs/changes.
• Daily and weekly cleanup of work area.
• Empty garbage and scrap bins as needed.
• Keep 2nd grade mats organized separately.
• Quality checks on mats and tagging.
• Maintain absenteeism under 3.5%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift training

Job description

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.

Job Details

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Mid-level

Summary

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

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”