Operator (Forge)

Slacan; Brantford; On-site; CAD 37,195 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Union membership (USW)

Excellent company-paid benefits

Group RRSP contributions

Employee Family Assistance Program

Employee events throughout the year

Job summary

Slacan in Brantford, Ontario, is seeking Operators to join the Forge Department. The role involves setting up and operating machines safely in a physically demanding environment. You will run equipment, report variances, and maintain work area cleanliness.

The position offers competitive pay at $27.55 per hour, training, benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced settings and adhere to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in high-heat, fast-paced industrial environment.
• Ability to follow strict safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment in the Forge department safely.
• Run heat treat, bulldozer, and other machines as instructed.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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.

Our company is growing, and we are currently looking for Operators in the Forge Department to join the team!

Why Join Us?

• Pay: $27.55 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 (i.e. food truck days, ice cream days, Slacan giveaways)

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

Position Summary

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

In this position you will be responsible to set up and operate equipment in the Forge department safely and efficiently as directed.

Responsibilities

• Run heat treat, bulldozer, bar shear/plate shear, hot/cold presses, upsetters, and other machines & operations as required & instructed, or perform loading duties as required & instructed
• Receives job instructions and job identification as per above.
• Blows or brushes off dies to keep them free of foreign material.
• Reports and disposal of scrap.
• Lubricates punches, dies, blades manually or with spray as required.
• Checks or gauges parts produced as instructed.
• Reports any variations during run to Lead Hand, Set-up Operate, or Supervisor.
• Informs Supervisor, Lead Hand, or Set-up & Operate if machines or tools are not working satisfactorily.
• Reports/records time and production quantities as required into the shop floor business system.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly.
• Any or all duties as assigned & directed.

Job Requirements

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

Working Conditions

This role is physically demanding and takes place in a high-heat, heavy industrial environment. Team members in the forge department are regularly exposed to high temperatures, loud noise, and the use of heavy machinery. The position requires sustained physical labor, including standing for long periods, lifting heavy materials, and performing repetitive tasks. Applicants must be comfortable working in hot, fast-paced conditions and able to follow strict safety protocols at all times.

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.