Machine Operator

Northern Employment Solutions Inc; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Machine Operator. The successful candidate will perform production labor activities such as operating machines, assembling components, and maintaining quality standards. The role requires a Secondary School Diploma and previous manufacturing experience, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or higher required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is essential.
• Proficiency with hand tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Setup and change product materials according to production plans.
• Operate machines to produce various metal parts and products.
• Check products for quality and specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Aptitude for Math

Problem solving

Communication

Ability to work with hand tools

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

Job Title:

Machine Operator

Main Purpose of the Job:

Primary duties include general production labour activities under the direction of a mentor employee that include product assembly and various machine operation actions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setup and change product materials in accordance with the production plan
• Continuously maintain or exceed production efficiency goals
• Operate or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines including wire looms to produce metal parts and metal products such as wire screening, fencing, tinware, metal baskets, racks, hooks, metal tubing and similar articles
• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
• Clean, polish, file or otherwise finish products
• Check products for quality and other specifications
• May clean and lubricate machinery
• Work in accordance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned accordingly

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or higher
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Aptitude for Math, problem solving, computer and mechanics
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Working Conditions

• Machine Operators almost always work indoors, in a warehouse setting, work outdoors on rare occasions to work in special working conditions.
• Dusty working environment
• Work near co-workers, but usually have a few feet of space
• Wear gloves, hard hats or other protective attire

Physical Requirements

• Strength Guidelines
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Motion Parameters

Prolonged standing, walking, lifting bending, squatting, kneeling

• Vision and Hearing Requirements

Are often exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable