Machine Operator - Metcalfe (Ottawa)

Permacon-Gmb; Metcalfe; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Medical, dental and vision care plan

Vacation time

Retirement savings plan

EFAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Permacon is seeking a Machine Operator for the Metcalfe plant, with rotating day/night shifts and weekend coverage. You will operate the Rekers machine on the dry side, run strapping and wrapping, and support setup changes to keep production flowing.

We offer health and life insurance, disability, vacation, retirement plan, EFAP, and employee discounts, with opportunities to build a career within Permacon, a North American leader in concrete products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience operating equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is an asset.
• Ability to work in shifts and meet quality and safety standards.

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; monitor curing of products.
• Perform set-up changes and adjustments for start-up.
• Program equipment and save product recipes to optimize changeovers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and participate in upkeep and housekeeping.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative

Responsibility

Precision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Career Opportunities: Machine Operator - Metcalfe (Ottawa) (526762)

Requisition ID526762-Posted07/17/2026-Architectural Products Group-Permacon-Full Time-Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt

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 both rotating day/night shift and for the weekend shift at our Metcalfe plant in southern Ottawa, located 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.

Qualifications and 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;
• 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 posting is to fill an existing vacancy

Permacon is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse team. We believe in enabling people to work together and realize their full potential. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Permacon continuously strives to create a secure, respectful and inclusive work environment.

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