Production line operator

American-Iron-; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and benefits

Group RRSP with employer contribution

Tuition assistance

Steel-toe boots provided

Dynamic and rewarding environment

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) in Montreal, Canada, is hiring a Production Operator to operate primary equipment and support material processing. You will collaborate with stakeholders to maintain production flow and ensure quality standards are met in a dynamic, safety‑conscious environment.

Responsibilities include machine adjustments, monitoring performance, maintaining the work area, generating CMMS work orders, and writing performance reports. Prioritize safety and teamwork in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience as a production operator.
• At least 2 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Health and safety-oriented.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Comfortable with computer tools.
• Forklift competency cards are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting the machine at the beginning of the shift and notifying the supervisor of any anomalies.
• Proceeding with machine adjustments.
• Ensuring a constant flow of material on the production line according to capacity.
• Monitoring the machine and ensuring proper operation.
• Understanding control panel interfaces and configuring parameters correctly.
• Ensuring product quality meets defined standards.
• Performing equipment maintenance and housekeeping of the work area.
• Creating work orders in the CMMS.
• Writing reports according to performance indicators.
• Working safely and in compliance with OHS policies.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

GED

Tools

Forklift competency cards

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM)is a family-owned company and a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 135 sites and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of the AIM team, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit that has evolved over the years into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, the sale and recycling of auto parts, the manufacturing of welded assemblies, the recycling of construction waste, and the production of customized industrial and mining products.

We are proud to do good things for the environment in order to help create a greener and more sustainable future for all.

It's simple; we do it well. We strive for excellence.

What we offer:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Vacation, benefits, and group RRSP with employer contribution;
• AIM tuition assistance program;
• A pair of new steel-toe boots from day one;
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!

Job Description

Under the responsibility of the supervisor, the incumbent of this position operates the main equipment and performs various checks and tasks related to material processing. They work closely with the various stakeholders in order to ensure production.

What you are responsible for:

• Inspecting the machine at the beginning of the shift and notify the supervisor of any anomalies;
• Proceeding with machine adjustments;
• Ensuringa constant flow of material on the production line according to its capacity;
• Monitoring the machine and ensuringits proper operation;
• Understanding the control panel interfaces and ensuringthat parameters are correctly configured and notifying the immediate supervisor of any anomalies;
• Ensuringthat product quality meets defined standards and notifying the immediate supervisor of any anomalies;
• Performing equipment maintenance as well as housekeeping of the work area;
• Creatingwork orders in the CMMS;
• Writingreports according to performance indicators;
• Working safely and in compliance with OHS policies and company procedures;
• Performing any other related tasks.

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have a GED;
• You have 1 to 3 years of experience as a production operator;
• You have at least 2 years of experience in an industrial environment;
• You are conscientious regarding health and safety;
• You have a sense of organization and priorities;
• You have good communication skills;
• You are comfortable with computer tools;
• You are able to work effectively as part of a team;
• You hold competency cards for operating a forklift (asset)