Machine Operator - Metcalfe (Ottawa)

Oldcastle APG; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,629 - 47,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision care

Dental care

Vacation time

Retirement plan

EFAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Permacon in Ottawa is seeking a Machine Operator for rotating day/night and weekend shifts at our Metcalfe plant. You will operate the Rekers machine, set up and adjust equipment, and ensure quality and productivity targets are met.

You will program equipment, save recipes for changeovers, perform preventive maintenance, and help keep the workspace clean and safe. Join a team-focused environment with opportunities for growth at Permacon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge is an asset
• At least 2 years in manufacturing operating equipment
• Teamwork oriented, mechanical aptitude, initiative, responsible, precise
• Must pass mechanical aptitude test

Responsibilities

• Operate Rekers machine (dry side) and ensure its proper functioning
• Operate strapping and wrapping machines and ensure proper functioning
• Operate all equipment related to the machine
• Follow quality manual; complete quality and production reports
• Perform set-up changes and machine start-up adjustments
• Program equipment and save product recipes to optimize changeovers
• Perform preventive maintenance and participate in maintenance work
• Keep work area clean and participate in department housekeeping
• Communicate abnormalities or faulty situations to relevant personnel
• Work as a team and wear required PPE

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative

Responsible

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Rekers machine

Job description

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Machine Operator for both rotating day/night shift and 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

Job Compensation/Benefits

• 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

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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