Precision Machine Operator: Blanching & Tooling Specialist

Sandvik; Welland; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik is seeking a Machine Operator in Welland, ON to work in the Manufacturing Department. The role involves operating manual machines in the Blanching Department, verifying part dimensions from engineering drawings, and ensuring high-precision tool production.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year machining experience, and familiarity with blueprints and tolerances. Certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of machine shop experience required.
• Certification in machining preferred but not required.
• Experience with Blanching Machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and offsets as required.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and specs to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Verify conformance of finished workpieces to specifications.
• Operate mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.
• Calculate speeds, feeds, depths and angles.
• Daily checks to ensure machinery functions properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Dimensional tolerances

Machining

Measuring tools

Machine setup

Feeds and speeds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining certification (preferred)

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator Department: Manufacturing Reports to: Production Supervisor Classification: Non-Exempt Location: Welland, ON Travel: None Job Summary: The Machine Operator will work within our Blanching Department and other various manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision, and cutting tools. Will verify accuracy by using engineering prints, component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications. Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for the setup and offsets as required. Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications. Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and shapers. Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut. Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality. Other duties assigned. Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but not required. Minimum of 1 year machine shop experience is required. Experience with Blanching Machines is preferred. Required Skills/Abilities: Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction. Ability to accurately read blueprints. Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers. Ability to machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders. Ability to measure, examine, and test completed tools in order to detect defects and ensure conformance with specifications. Ability to set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations. Ability to monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stoop, bend or kneel when required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. GWS Tool Group is a North American company that specializes in making custom, standard, and modified standard cutting tools. While we have the resources and capabilities of large companies in our industry, we maintain a small and service-focused approach. Our "Custom Comes Standard" philosophy reflects how we provide value to the market. We're known for being a one-stop shop for customized tooling needs, designing and manufacturing these tools in our various factories. What sets us apart is our ability to tailor our capacity to meet the unique requirements of our customers and their preferred partners. We encourage everyone to think creatively because with GWS, the possibilities are virtually limitless. GWS Tool Group is part of the Sandvik Group – A high-tech and global engineering company offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and sustainability. In 2023, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41000 employees and revenues of about 127 billion SEK.