Operator I - Composites

The Gund Company; Fergus; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gund Company Canada, Fergus, Ontario, is hiring two full-time Composites Operators for the first shift (7:30 am–4:00 pm, Mon–Fri). Starting hourly wage is $24.50, with work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

You will set up and operate pultrusion machinery, monitor production, maintain safety, quality, and cleanliness, and lift up to 40 pounds. Prior manufacturing experience and blueprint-reading skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with hands-on or related training.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools is an asset.
• Strong basic math skills and ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Form shapes of materials using manufacturing equipment.
• Select and install machine components such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Package and/or skid finished materials as per work order instructions.
• Record and maintain production data.
• Clean dies and molds using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Math skills

Measuring tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools (tape, calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Description

Description

The Gund Company Canada has an immediate opening for 2 full-time Composites Operators to join our team on our first shift.

First Shift - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Hourly Wage: Starting at $24.50

Work Location: Fergus, Ontario, Canada

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. With 16 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking 2 Composites Operators to join our team.

Job Summary

As a Composites Operator, you will play a key role in supporting production operations, ensuring that parts are fabricated to meet work order specifications and customer requirements. This includes setting up and operating machinery that pultrudes raw materials into forms and shapes, monitoring the equipment and materials are kept stocked, as well as adhering to safety, cleanliness and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities - Composites Operator

• Form shapes of materials using various manufacturing equipment
• Select and install machine components, such as dies, spacers, shims and/or stops according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices
• Package and/or skid finished materials as per work order instructions
• Record and maintain production data
• Clean dies and molds, using scrapers, brushes, scotch pads or air hoses
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications - Composites Operator Required:

• High School Diploma or GED with prior hands-on, vocational, or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools is an asset
• Strong basic math skills and the ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.)

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical drawings

Work Environment - Composites Operator I

• This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and chemicals.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labour, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds and perform manual tasks as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.