Production Operator

LGG Industrial; Collingwood; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Health benefits: medical, dental, and视

Defined contribution pension plan

Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

LGG Industrial in Collingwood, Ontario, seeks a Production Operator to join a busy manufacturing team. The role involves operating extrusion-related and handling equipment, testing products, and helping ensure quality standards are met.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of production experience, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and strong math and mechanical skills. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years production experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but consideration will be given to those possessing the requisite industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment per GPS and shop traveler specifications.
• Perform product testing and measurements to quality standards per ISO GPS and shop travelers.
• Operate additional mechanical equipment (grinders, saws, forklifts, cranes) as required.
• Make recommendations to improve product and process.

Skills

Communication

Math proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Measurement & testing

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Internet

Email

Job description

Role Profile

Position: Production Operator Reports to: Shift Supervisor Job Location: Goodall Manufacturing - Collingwood Ontario Job Type: Full-time Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for performing various manufacturing roles within the Collingwood Goodall plant involving the manufacture of extruded tube, braided reinforced industrial rubber hose and assemblies.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production equipment as per ISO General Practice Specifications (GPS) and per shop floor traveler specifications and instructions. Production equipment may include extruders, wire winders, calendar mills, slitters, braiders, wrapping/ unwrapping equipment, pole on, pole off equipment, large overhead cranes and lifting devices, brand embossing equipment, crimping equipment, hydrostatic testing equipment, and identification tagging equipment. Performs all product testing and measurements to quality standards as per ISO GPS and shop floor traveler and records on shop floor traveler for specific role being performed Operates other mechanical equipment, such as grinders, industrial cutoff saws, hand tools, forklifts, smaller overhead cranes/lifting devices Makes recommendations to management with respect to product and process improvements Performs other related duties as required

Skills and Abilities

Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written Requires a proficiency in math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in units of measure. Additionally, must be able to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Good to excellent mechanical skills/aptitude including the use of hand tools and set up of equipment both mechanically and electronically. Measurement and monitoring skills require the use of dial gauges, vernier calipers, hose tape measures, digital and analog readouts for temperature, speed, thickness, pressure, time. Basic computer skills including; MS Word, Excel, internet and email The ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 65lbs on a regular basis. Body positions may include; Standing, sitting, bending, climbing ,squatting, kneeling, reaching and walking Body Movements: Lifting, carrying, use of hands, vision, arms, legs, and back. Shift work may be required

Qualifications

1-3 years production experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, preferably in a rubber products environment A high school diploma or equivalent preferred but consideration will be given to those possessing the requisite industrial experience

• Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long term disability
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid time off
• Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Because we need you just as much as you need us. Together we are unbeatable! Opportunities for growth! LGG Industrial is growing and has room for enthusiastic, motivated employees to grow with it. LGG Industrial gives employees the opportunity to develop themselves, at both the professional and personal level. Dynamic! LGG Industrial is a healthy, growing enterprise. This brings continuity, stability and, therefore certainty. Certainty, with room for ambition, personal development and innovation. Challenges and innovation! Working at LGG Industrial means working in an innovative environment where you take on challenges and share them, come up with innovative solutions and act in a dynamic and well-considered manner. All of this as a team and as individual. Being part of a strong team! LGG Industrial is constantly working on a corporate culture where people take center stage. A friendly, open and pleasant work environment with respect for and confidence in one another. A stimulating and challenging workplace climate where knowledge is shared. As an LGG Industrial employee, you form part of a winning team; a team that helps keep LGG Industrial the undisputed market leader in its field. Work placement, traineeship opportunities for students! We offer ample opportunities, especially for students from a technical or commercial background. The wide range of trainee posts at LGG Industrial offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience at an innovative multinational company. Those in search of an informative and challenging traineeship at an organization with a friendly and open work climate need look no further than LGG Industrial.