Machine Operator

CRH; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Medical, dental and vision plan

Vacation time

Retirement savings plan

EFAP

Product discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Permacon in Metcalfe, ON, is seeking a Machine Operator to operate the Rekers dry-side machine and related equipment. The role requires flexibility to work rotating days, nights, or weekends as needed.

You will follow the quality manual, complete production reports, perform set-up changes, and participate in preventive maintenance and housekeeping. A high school diploma and mechanical aptitude are required; experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge is an asset.
• At least 2 years’ experience operating equipment in the manufacturing industry.
• Shall pass the mechanical aptitude test to validate mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate Rekers machine (dry side) and ensure its good functioning.
• Operate the strapping and wrapping machines and ensure its good functioning.
• Operate all the equipment related to the machine.
• Follow quality manual. Complete quality and production reports. Look after the curing of the products to ensure good curing of products.
• Perform set-up changes.
• Perform operations and necessary adjustments for machine start up.
• Program equipment in accordance with the product requested. Make and save product recipes to optimize product change over.
• Perform preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in maintenance work.
• Participate in machine clean-up. Clean up tasks as required, like cleaning Press / Mixer.
• Participate in the Rekers department housekeeping. Keep his work area and toolbox clean.
• Communicate to competent people any abnormalities or faulty situations regarding the product, quality, machine, equipment, workplace or other.
• Work as a team.
• Wear safety personal protective equipment as required for this position and work safely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Initiative

Be precise

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Rekers machine

Job description

Job ID: 529222

Permacon is a leading North American manufacturer of concrete products serving the landscaping and masonry markets. The company operates 8 production facilities across Quebec and Ontario and employs more than 250 people throughout its various sites. Permacon is a division of Oldcastle® Architectural.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Machine Operator for at our Metcalfe facility.The candidate must be available to work in both rotating dayshift/nightshift or weekend, when required.

Our Metcalfe plant is in southern Ottawa, at 6860 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K0A 2P0.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates Rekers machine (dry side) and ensure its good functioning
• Operate the strapping and wrapping machines and ensure its good functioning
• Operate all the equipment related to the machine
• Follow quality manual. Complete quality and production reports. Look after the curing of the products to ensure good curing of products
• Perform set-up changes
• Perform operations and necessary adjustments for machine start up
• Programs equipment in accordance with the product requested. Make and save product recipes to optimize product change over
• Perform preventive maintenance of equipment
• Participate in maintenance work
• Participate in machine clean-up. Clean up tasks as required, like cleaning Press / Mixer
• Participate in the Rekers department housekeeping. Keep his work area and toolbox clean
• Communicate to competent people any abnormalities or faulty situations regarding the product, quality, machine, equipment, workplace or other
• Work as a team
• Wear safety personal protective equipment as required for this position and work safely

Job Requirements

• High school diploma
• Wielding, mechanic, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge will be an asset
• At least 2 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry operating equipment
• Team work oriented, Mechanical aptitude, initiative; responsible, able to react, be precise
• Shall pass the mechanical aptitude test to validate mechanical aptitude

Compensation

• An hourly rate of $29.59
• Employee life insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, dental and vision care plan paid by the Company
• Vacation time
• Retirement saving plan
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Significant discounts for company products
• Opportunity to build a career and progress in the company

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

WHY WORK AT PERMACON ?

• We offer a very competitive group insurance plan, including dental and eye care.
• Very competitive salary
• Permacon continuously strives to create a secure, respectful and inclusive work environment
• You will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and to improve your skills
• We offer a competitive salary and a full range of benefits, including a group pension plan.
• Individual accommodation shall be provided for applicants with disabilities who meet required qualifications.