Manufacturing Published: 1 Oct 2026 Production Operator Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Sandvik AB; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Development and training

Job summary

Sandvik Mining, Ground Support Division is seeking a Production Operator to support production operations including assembly, machinery, processing and packaging. The role emphasizes safe, efficient manufacturing and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up and operate equipment, verify tolerances, read drawings, and support continuous improvement while adhering to safety policies. A Grade 12 Diploma is required, and English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions and drawings.
• Good mathematical skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Willingness to work shift work.
• Commitment to safety and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate and operate machines used in production processes.
• Follow procedures for operating conventional and CNC manufacturing equipment.
• Select and measure raw materials and parts to specifications for production.
• Resolve issues related to production, machinery, processing and packaging operations.
• Inspect machining operations and finished products against tolerances using precision tools.
• Identify and correct minor machine malfunctions and perform basic maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping requirements (5S) and support component manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Mathematical ability

Reading drawings

Shift work

Team player

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Sandvik Mining, Ground Support Division is seeking a

Production Operator

Come and join our team! Ground Support Division, Sandvik Mining, is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions, for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in- house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries with a focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability offering solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

Currently we have an opening for a Production Operator. This position is responsible for the production operations, including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging.

Are you an enthusiastic team player looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise in manufacturing? We want to hear from you!

What you will be doing

• Under general direction, responsible for the setup, calibration, and operation of machines used in production processes.
• Follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment.
• Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.
• Inspects machining operations and finished product against specified tolerances using precision measuring tools.
• Determines and corrects minor machine malfunctions and performs simple routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements. Contribute to the manufacturing of components and finished.
• General labour.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Comply with safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
• Maintain orderly work area and ensure housekeeping requirements are met.
• Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Previous related experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word in English
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions provided in written or drawing form
• Good mathematical skills, ability to accurately read/understand a tape measure (metric/standard)
• Understanding of common workplace safety and environment practices
• Ability to meet attendance/punctuality requirements
• Ability to work shift-work
• Physical ability to continually handle objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklift would be an asset.

Education:

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• A competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.