Machine Operator II (L&D Comez)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Gananoque is seeking a Machine Operator II. The ideal candidate will operate electrode machines and ensure product quality. Responsibilities include machine setup, monitoring production, and performing minor repairs. The position offers full health benefits, pension matching, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Full dental and health benefits

Pension plan with employer matching

Incentive plan participation

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Paid uniform and safety shoes allowance

Qualifications

• Comprehensive mechanical knowledge of equipment.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with pride in producing work accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrode machines to produce disposable electrodes.
• Ensure quality control and maintain acceptable scrap levels.
• Perform necessary machine repairs and adjustments.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and work areas.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge of equipment

Machine maintenance skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Comfortable lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Cardinal Health Canada, with over 1300 employees nationwide, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the country.

Cardinal Health-Gananoque manufactures many life-impacting medical devices that help our customers thrive in a changing world. We are your humble partners, striving each day to make healthcare more efficient and effective and our patients as healthy as possible. We are more than 250 employees with 119 years of Canadian history, a deep understanding of the medical devices we manufacture every day, and a passion for innovation.

Cardinal Health-Gananoque is looking for positive and team-oriented individuals to join our Gananoque manufacturing center as Machine Operator II, to support the production department.

Join our ECG team to make an impact by operating the disposable electrode machines, under the supervision of the Lead Hands and Production Supervisor.

Hours: Shifts will run on a 2-week basis from 7am to 7pm for days, then from 7pm to 7am for the night shift.

Location: Gananoque, Ont.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation of electrode machines to produce disposable electrodes, including setting up the machine with proper materials, monitoring production runs, and making necessary adjustments.
• Ensuring quality of electrodes during production and maintaining acceptable scrap levels by monitoring production based on feedback, making necessary adjustments, and performing random sampling and testing to control quality levels.
• Performing repairs and adjustments within operators' capabilities, including changing small moving parts and reporting major problems to the supervisor.
• Assigning and maintaining batch codes by recording and verifying batch codes from each raw material and completing and maintaining accuracy of documentation.
• Testing new material or assisting in developing new products under supervisor or engineering supervision, including setting up for different materials and monitoring and reporting results.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the machine and work areas, including ensuring the machine is maintained in good operating condition and following the 5S standards to improve overall efficiency of operations.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive mechanical knowledge of equipment.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Machine maintenance skills, high mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented with pride in producing work with high accuracy while achieving standard goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Comfortable with lifting up to 50 lbs.
• General knowledge of production practices.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 environment.
• Appreciation for working in a team environment where clear communication and quality control are crucial.

Benefits:

• Full dental and health benefits, including life insurance from day 1.
• Pension plan with employer matching level contribution.
• Incentive plan participation.
• Paid vacation days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid uniform and safety shoes allowance.
• In-house training on safety measures, production tasks, and equipment.

Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.