Machine Operator

Elkay; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, &

Life Insurance

Educational Reimbursement

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Calgary, AB is hiring a Press/Punch Brake Machine Operator for the evening shift (3:00 PM–1:30 AM, Monday–Thursday). The role involves operating brake presses and notching machines, following safety procedures, and meeting daily production targets.

Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a willingness to train across departments while maintaining quality and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of manufacturing experience in a related area (requires understanding of standard work instructions).
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Flexibility to work extra hours during weekdays and weekends.
• Leadership potential through informal coaching and mentoring of coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Operate brake press and punch/ brake machinery.
• Set up and adjust machine settings to meet specifications and timelines.
• Ensure QMS/EHS guidelines and PPE use on the shop floor.
• Read blueprints to position and secure machinery.
• Support multiple departments and train in other tasks as needed.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards on shift.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Mechanical

Cross-training

PC / production schedule

Lifting heavy parts

Judgment & attention to detail

Growth mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Machine Operator The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking to fill in a Press/ Punch Brake Machine Operator position for our Lockers Manufacturing plant based in Calgary, AB. This position is for the evening shift/ 10 hours Monday- Thursday (03:00PM- 01:30 AM). The Press/ Punch Brake Machine Operator is responsible for successfully completing various tasks within one or more areas of the press shop. Preferably well familiar with standards concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. The operator must be detail-oriented, possess a strong work ethic, display a contagious ability to motivate coworkers, successfully meet the daily goal requirements, and fearless attitude on exceeding company targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Supervisor and Lead Hand to ensure that daily productivity targets are met in a timely and safe manner.
• Demonstrate positive and safe workplace behavior at all times and work as a team in the achievement of daily production targets.
• Completes a variety of tasks within a department (Press Shop, Assembly line, Cut to length and Shear)
• Sets up and operates brake press and/ Or notching machines, in accordance with established safe procedures.
• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion
• Comply with company’s EHS guidelines and ensure all required PPE are used while working on the manufacturing shop floor
• Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery.
• Focuses on learning additional tasks and ensuring quality at all times.
• Perform repetitive tasks and handle material up to 5-20 Lbs. for 10-hour shift.
• Contributes to the overall functioning of the team by maintaining awareness of best practices/emerging issues, both internally and externally, sharing best practices and building effective working relationships across the team and company.
• Strong desire to train in any/all departments.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

SKILLS

• Good communication skills
• Follows directions, manages time appropriately, and reliable attendance.
• Mechanically inclined and efficiency driven attitude.
• Ambitious attitude to learn and cross-train across several departments.
• Comfortable when using computers and able to follow production schedule.
• Physically capable of lifting parts up to 5-20 lbs. and able to perform repetitive tasks and stand for 10-hour shift.
• Exercises good judgment, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Hungry attitude to grow within the organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Safety-Minded

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience in the field or in a related area
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Able to demonstrate good understanding on Standard Work Instruction for all tasks expected to perform
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Must be flexible to work extra hours during weekdays and weekends
• Demonstrates some leadership skills through informal coaching and teaching others
• Ability, willing, and motivated to lead and mentor co-workers in the future

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Competitive vacation policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• DCPP with eligible matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.