Steel Operator

Norseman Inc main; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Norseman Structures in Saskatoon is seeking a Steel Production Operator to support steel fabrication, quality control and equipment operation in a plant setting. You will perform measuring, cutting, forming, labeling and assembly of steel components, while maintaining safety and lean practices.

The role is an hourly, full-time position with a standard 40-hour week, Monday to Thursday 7:00am–5:30pm, with occasional overtime. English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and imperial measurements.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety regulations and promote safe work practices.
• Measure, cut, form, punch and assemble steel materials per blueprint.
• Operate band saw, iron worker and rolling machines.
• Inspect, label and package finished products.
• Collaborate with team to meet customer expectations and lean goals.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team Work

Initiative

Tools

Band Saw

Iron Worker

3D Tube Laser

Rolling Machines

Tape Measures

Job description

The Steel Production Operator is responsible for all aspects of the steel fabrication process, including safety, quality control, equipment operation, process monitoring and various support activities. Operators will perform general duties including but not limited to machine operator, measuring, bundling, labelling, shot blasting, spray paint coating, maintenance, general labourer duties, and other related tasks as assigned.

• Adaptability - Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Communication – Respect for People
• Customer Service Focus
• Ethics and Integrity
• Fostering Diversity
• Initiative – Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills – Team Work
• Results Oriented

Job Duties

• Ensures implementation and adherence to health and safety regulations; actively promotes safety and encourage safe work practices.
• Maintains quality manufacturing practices and processes;follows defined procedures/inspection criteria, and takes appropriate action on actual and potential problems.
• Maintains a productive and efficient work environment.
• Measure, mark, cut, form, punch and assemble steel materials.
• Operate band saw, iron worker, rolling machines, 3D tube laser, hand tools, etc.
• Inspects, labels and packages all raw and completed products.
• Detail oriented in fabricating products by applying blueprint instructions.
• Collaboratively & actively communicates with teammates and management to ensure customer expectations are efficiently & effectively executed.
• Applies lean manufacturing principals to every day duties.
• Records labour activities in iERP system to manage costs and schedules.
• Participates as an integral member of the team and contributes towards the success of the Company by performing other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Physically fit
• Able to read and interpret blue-prints and tape measures (imperial measurements) is required.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines.
• Overhead crane training/experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with fabrication tools (ie. Band saw, IW, angle rollers, etc) is considered an asset.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and ISO standards are considered assets.

Working Relationships

• Reports directly to the Production Supervisor
• Interfaces directly with other team members including:
  • Safety
  • Quality/Compliance
  • Detailing
  • HR

Work Conditions

• This is a plant position located in the Saskatoon Norseman Structures facility.
• This is an hourly position with a normal 40 hour work-week.
• Plant setting, Monday through Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm; occasional overtime may be required.