Manufacturing Published: 11 Sep 2026 Operator 1-1 Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada

Sandvik Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits

Life, AD&D & Travel Insurance

Safety gear allowance

Job summary

Sandvik Group's Mining, Ground Support Division is seeking an Operator 1 to join our production team. You will operate equipment after training and support other operators to meet production targets while handling materials and preparing them for shipment.

We emphasize mechanical aptitude, safety, and accurate measurement reading; forklift training is provided where applicable, with opportunities to grow into leadership as the team expands and through ongoing development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with a background in industrial settings.
• Able to read standard/metric tape measures accurately.
• Able to use fractions, decimals and metric conversions.
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment where training has been completed.
• Assist other machine operators as required.
• Meet all production rates for the equipment being operated.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and prepare them for shipment (manual or forklift if trained).
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Separate products by weight, grade, size, and material composition.
• Complete all required paperwork per Sandvik Underground processes.
• Place products in equipment or on surfaces for processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Remove products, attachments, and waste from machines.
• Transport finished products and materials between storage and work areas.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Read a tape measure

Industrial environment experience

Forklift operation (training provided)

Education

Grade 12 education would be an asset

1–3 years related experience and/or training

Tools

Forklift (training)

Job description

Sandvik Mining, Ground Support Division is seeking an

Operator 1

Come and join our team! Sandvik, Ground Support Division 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.

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead to your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing

• Operate equipment where training has been completed
• Assist other machine operators as required.
• Meet all production rates for the equipment being operated
• Lift raw materials, finished products, package items. Prepare them for shipment manually or by using forklift (if trained on a forklift)
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Separate products according to weight, grade, size, and composition of materials used to produce them.
• Complete all paperwork as required per DSI Undergrounds process. This could be in paper form or electronically
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Remove products, machine attachments, and waste material from machines.
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered-lift trucks.

Environmental Health and Safety

• We are ethical and compliant, dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability. We put health and safety first!

What you will bring along

• Mechanically inclined with prior experience working in an industrial environment is a requirement
• Grade 12 education would be an asset or 1-3 years related experience and/or training
• Can accurately read/understand a tape measure (standard/metric)
• Must have the ability to use fractions, decimals equivalents and conversion of the metric system. (Use of drill charts)
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience would be considered an asset

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

• The opportunity to make an impact on business performance and operational efficiency
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team in an industry-leading organization
• The opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the team expands
• Ongoing development and training
• Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits, Life, AD&D & Travel Insurance
• Work Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

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 and empower our employees with opportunities to grow and succeed. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

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 for applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process by contacting [e-mail].