Machine Operator (Afternoon Shift)

Canam; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 77,380,000 - 104,689,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Unionized role

Job summary

Canam Group Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, is hiring a Machine Operator to set up, operate, and maintain heavy industrial equipment for cutting, forming, bending, punching, and shaping steel as per engineering blueprints.

You will ensure production efficiency, quality control, and shop safety by following SOPs and TPMs, reading blueprints, and entering data to set cutting specs. This unionized role offers afternoons 4:00pm–12:30am with overtime.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret technical documentation and cut sheets.
• Experience operating heavy industrial equipment (1–2 years).
• Ability to use precision measuring tools (tape measure, calipers).
• Proficiency with basic English reading and math.
• Experience operating overhead cranes in tandem.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and produce quality products following SOPs.
• Perform required pre-use inspections.
• Run TPMs as scheduled.
• Set cutting specs by entering data into the machine.
• Adjust machines to cut material to length.
• Move materials using crane or buggy.
• Maintain 5S and time management; follow safety, quality, and lean policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine operation

Reading technical docs

Measurement tools

English literacy

Overhead crane operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

WOFU software

Job description

Company Description

Canam, an employer that makes you want to stay
Since 1960, Canam has been an employer with a strong, unifying and family-oriented culture, rallying its 5,100 employees. Established in Canada, the United States, Romania, India and the Philippines, our company continues to grow thanks to the innovation and know-how of each and every one of our employees. In fact, in order to build structures that are known and recognized for their quality throughout North America, you need to feel that you have what it takes to succeed in these major projects. Proud of our accomplishments, we are here to stay, and it is with you that we want to do so.

Job Description

The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining heavy industrial equipment used to cut, form, bend, punch, and shape steel components according to engineering blueprints and job specifications. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production efficiency, ensuring strict quality control, and adhering to shop safety standards.

• Safely operate and produce quality products following SOP’s.
• Perform required pre-use inspections.
• Perform regular TPMs as scheduled
• Entering data into machine to set specs for cutting, crimping and punching
• Adjusting the machine to cut material to proper length
• Move materials to appropriate areas with crane or buggy
• Practice good housekeeping including 5S and time management in the performance of daily duties;
• Comply with all legislated and Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Lean policies, procedure and programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to use computers to manage jobs is a must, such as WOFU & other machine related softwares.
• Minimum 1 -2 years experience operating heavy industrial equipment
• Ability to read and interpret job specific technical documentation, cut sheets, precision measurement tools (e.g., tape measure, calipers) & possess basic English reading and mathematical skills.
• Experience operating overhead cranes in tandem operation
• Proven ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Must be willing to work independently and within a team, flexible shifts, accept shift transitions if required, and cover weekday and weekend overtime/absenteeism as needed.
• Physical ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

Unionized Role
Pay rate: $31.77 per hour
Afternoon Shift: 4:00pm to 12:30am
*Overtime available during the week and weekends

Thank you for your interest in joining Canam Group Inc. Please note that our Human Resources team will only contact candidates selected for an interview.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Canam Group Inc. is committed to providing employment accommodation.If you require accommodation to apply, or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) needed.
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