Machine/Assembly Operator - Afternoon Shift

Mitchell-Plastics; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell-Plastics in Kitchener, Canada, is seeking a machine/assembly operator to run moulding or assembly lines and perform manual assembly duties. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and quality.

The successful candidate will arrive five minutes early, read operator instructions, and maintain a clean workstation while coordinating with shift peers to ensure smooth transitions and first-class workmanship.

Qualifications

• Ability to take and follow instructions precisely.
• Familiarity with Kanban and labeling requirements is a plus.
• Ability to detect basic moulding defects such as sink and flash.
• Excellent motor skills and dexterity for manual tasks.
• Understanding of key Quality & Environmental Management Systems procedures.
• Experience handling forms, tags and labels related to the job function.

Responsibilities

• Operate moulding/assembly equipment or perform manual assembly tasks safely and efficiently.
• Ensure product quality at the workstation and report defects.
• Arrive five minutes before shift start to ensure a smooth transition.
• Communicate with incoming/outgoing shifts during shift changes.
• Read and understand operator instructions for the workstation.
• Keep the workstation clean at all times.

Skills

Instruction following

Kanban knowledge

Defect detection (moulding)

Motor dexterity

Quality management system awareness

Forms & labels handling

Job description

A.Duties & Responsibilities

1. The machine/assembly operator reports to the shift supervisor. He/she is expected to operate a moulding machine, assembly machine or perform manual assembly duties in the most productive and efficient manner with due regard to safety.
2. The operator is accountable for the quality of the products produced at the work station.
3. The operator must be present at the work station five minutes before the shift begins to assure a smooth transition.
4. The operator is responsible for communicating with the incoming or outgoing shift to assure a smooth transition during shift change.
5. The operator is responsible for reading and understanding the operator instructions at the workstation.
6. Ensure that the workstation is clean at all times.

B.Minimum Qualifications

1. Ability to take instruction

C.Required Skills

1. Understanding of Kanban/labelling requirements.
2. Ability to detect basic moulding defects such as sink, flash, etc.
3. No colour vision deficiency.
4. Excellent motor skills and dexterity.
5. Understanding of key Quality & Environmental Management Systems procedures related to job function
6. Forms, Tags and Labels governing job function