Die Cutter (Production Labourer)

North West Rubber Colorado; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Die-Cutter role in Abbotsford, BC is responsible for cutting raw mats from the yard into required finished products for end users while helping maintain departmental equipment and housekeeping. You will work as part of the Die-Cutting team and support safe, efficient production processes.

This full-time position requires basic mechanical aptitude, strong teamwork, and the ability to perform shift-work schedules.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude is an asset.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills.
• Possess problem solving, trouble shooting, and organization skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be observant, patient and respectful of others.
• Must have forklift training.
• 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 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

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Forklift training

Job description

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia

Department

Die-Cutting

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

$21.73 Per Hour

Summary

The Die-Cutter is primarily responsible for cutting raw mats from the yard into various required finished products for end users as well as helping maintain departmental equipment and housekeeping.

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 be able to work in a team environment
• Must be observant, patient and respectful of others
• Must have forklift training
• 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”