Operator (Assembly/Machine Shop)

Slacan; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 28,560 - 40,677; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Union membership

Excellent company-paid benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Slacan in Brantford, Ontario, is seeking an Assembly/Machine Shop Operator. The position involves hands-on assembly of poleline hardware and operation of various machinery. Responsibilities include maintaining production quality and cleanliness.

The ideal candidate values teamwork and is eager to learn skilled trades. This entry-level role offers the potential for career growth within a supportive environment, complete with excellent benefits and job security.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn skilled trades.
• Strong safety and teamwork values.

Responsibilities

• Run drills, threaders, and presses as instructed.
• Assemble and pack products accurately.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

At Slacan, we forge steel — and we forge futures.

Our team builds the high-performance hardware that powers Canada’s electric grid.

We’re hiring driven individuals who want to do real work with real results.

SLACAN Industries Inc. is Canada's largest designer and manufacturer of Poleline Hardware, which includes a full line of Transmission and Distribution products. We service the OEM market including the agricultural, mining and other industries. Our in-house processes include forgings, hot / cold stampings and weldments.

Our company is growing, and we are currently looking for Operators in the Assembly/Machine Shop Department to join the team! This role comes with opportunities to advance into higher-level positions, offering the potential for greater responsibilities and increased earning potential.

Note: This position requires employees to rotate between the day, afternoon, and night shifts

Why Join Us?

• Pay: $25.13 per hour
• On the job training, and opportunities for advancement
• Union Shop (USW), and job security
• Supportive, and collaborative environment
• Make a real impact every day
• Excellent company paid benefit and wellness package
• Group RRSP (5% Company Contribution and 4% matching)
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Employee events throughout the year

Position Summary

Do you thrive in a hands‑on environment and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment? Join our team as an Assembly/Machine Shop Operator and be part of a dependable production crew where precision, efficiency and teamwork drive success.

In this position you will begin assembling poleline hardware and preparing products for packaging. As you grow in the role, you'll also operate machinery such as drill presses, threading, pointing, and rounding machines, as well as various industrial presses.

Our entry‑level role starts as an Operator in the Assembly/Machine Shop Department — a great first step into our manufacturing team. Once you're part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to apply for internal postings and grow your career. You could even take on the exciting challenge of working in our forge, operating powerful industrial hammers and gaining valuable hands‑on experience.

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Want to learn skilled trades and work with purpose
• Value teamwork, safety, and hands‑on work
• Are ready to contribute to something bigger — powering up Canada

Responsibilities

• Runs drills, threaders/pointers/rounders, presses, nut runners, and hoppers as instructed.
• Assembles/packs product as instructed.
• Receives job identification and job instructions from the shop floor business system after set‑up is made.
• Periodically checks parts to ensure tolerances are maintained.

Keeps machine bed clear of chips and cuttings.

Cleans cuttings from machine and keeps cutting heads clear.

Checks and gauges using samples or gauges, etc., reports any variations during run.

Informs Setup Man or Supervisor if machines or tools not working satisfactorily.

Reports/records time and production quantities as required into the shop floor business system.

Keeps work area clean and orderly.

All other duties as assigned.

Tools and Materials

• Use appropriate tools and equipment to operate the required machines in 076 department.
• Additional tools and equipment may be used as required.
• Various ferrous and non‑ferrous semi‑finished products, lubricating oils, inks, greases, oils/lubricants, compounds and component parts.
• Cotter pins, nuts, washers, cardboard.

Job Requirements

• Job applicants must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

If you are ready to learn new skills, work with a purpose and contribute to something bigger, we want to hear from you!

We are committed to accessibility in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process and during employment, in accordance with applicable legislation.