Production Worker

Sandvik; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Sandvik Mining Ground Support Division in Saskatoon is seeking a Production Operator. The role involves setting up, calibrating, and running machines used in production, including CNC equipment, to prepare materials for processing.

You will inspect parts, meet specifications, and perform basic maintenance while maintaining safety and 5S standards. The job requires a Grade 12 or equivalent, legal entitlement to work in Canada, and ability to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions/drawings.
• Good math skills; ability to read a tape measure (metric/standard).
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate machines in production processes.
• Follow procedures for operating conventional and CNC equipment.
• Select and measure raw materials to specifications for production.
• Inspect finished parts against tolerances using precision tools.
• Perform minor machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Adhere to safety and 5S housekeeping requirements.
• Engage in general labour and support production as needed.

Skills

English communication

Math skills

Safety awareness

Shift work

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Production Operator

Location: Saskatoon

Come and join our team! Ground Support Division, Sandvik Mining, is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions, for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in‑house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high‑tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries with a focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability offering solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

What You Will Be Doing

• Under general direction, responsible for the setup, calibration, and operation of machines used in production processes.
• Follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment.
• Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
• Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.
• Inspects machining operations and finished product against specified tolerances using precision measuring tools.
• Determines and corrects minor machine malfunctions and performs simple routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements. Contribute to the manufacturing of components and finished.
• General labour.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Comply with safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
• Maintain orderly work area and ensure housekeeping requirements are met.
• Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.

Required Competencies

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Previous related experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word in English
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions provided in written or drawing form
• Good mathematical skills, ability to accurately read/understand a tape measure (metric/standard)
• Understanding of common workplace safety and environment practices
• Ability to meet attendance/punctuality requirements
• Ability to work shift-work
• Physical ability to continually handle objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklift would be an asset.

Education

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• A competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.