Machine Operator
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Edwards, ON, Canada
An hourly rate of $28.06 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- An hourly rate of $28.06
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry operating equipment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job ID: 529844
Permacon is a leading North American manufacturer of concrete products serving the landscaping and masonry markets. The company operates 8 production facilities across Quebec and Ontario and employs more than 250 people throughout its various sites. Permacon is a division of Oldcastle® Architectural.
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Machine Operator for at our Metcalfe facility. The candidate must be available to work in both rotating dayshift/nightshift or weekend, when required.
Our Metcalfe plant is in southern Ottawa, at 6860 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K0A 2P0.
Job Responsibilities
WHY WORK AT PERMACON ?
Individual accommodation shall be provided for applicants with disabilities who meet required qualifications.
Permacon is a leading North American manufacturer of concrete products serving the landscaping and masonry markets. The company operates 8 production facilities across Quebec and Ontario and employs more than 250 people throughout its various sites. Permacon is a division of Oldcastle® Architectural.
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Machine Operator for at our Metcalfe facility. The candidate must be available to work in both rotating dayshift/nightshift or weekend, when required.
Our Metcalfe plant is in southern Ottawa, at 6860 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K0A 2P0.
Job Responsibilities
- Operates Rekers machine (dry side) and ensure its good functioning
- Operate the strapping and wrapping machines and ensure its good functioning
- Operate all the equipment related to the machine
- Follow quality manual. Complete quality and production reports. Look after the curing of the products to ensure good curing of products
- Perform set-up changes
- Perform operations and necessary adjustments for machine start up
- Programs equipment in accordance with the product requested. Make and save product recipes to optimize product change over
- Perform preventive maintenance of equipment
- Participate in maintenance work
- Participate in machine clean-up. Clean up tasks as required, like cleaning Press / Mixer
- Participate in the Rekers department housekeeping. Keep his work area and toolbox clean
- Communicate to competent people any abnormalities or faulty situations regarding the product, quality, machine, equipment, workplace or other
- Work as a team
- Wear safety personal protective equipment as required for this position and work safely
- High school diploma
- Wielding, mechanic, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge will be an asset
- At least 2 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry operating equipment
- Team work oriented, Mechanical aptitude, initiative; responsible, able to react, be precise
- Shall pass the mechanical aptitude test to validate mechanical aptitude
- An hourly rate of $28.06
- Employee life insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Medical, dental and vision care plan paid by the Company
- Vacation time
- Retirement saving plan
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Significant discounts for company products
- Opportunity to build a career and progress in the company
WHY WORK AT PERMACON ?
- We offer a very competitive group insurance plan, including dental and eye care.
- Very competitive salary
- Permacon continuously strives to create a secure, respectful and inclusive work environment
- You will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and to improve your skills
Individual accommodation shall be provided for applicants with disabilities who meet required qualifications.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate and adjust Rekers, strapping, wrapping, and related production equipment; program equipment and manage product recipes to support product changes. Monitor product quality and curing, complete production reports, perform preventive maintenance and cleanup, maintain a safe and orderly work area, and report abnormalities.
Requirements
A high school diploma and at least two years of manufacturing experience operating equipment are required. Candidates should be team-oriented, responsible, precise, proactive, and mechanically inclined; welding, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic knowledge is an asset, and applicants must pass a mechanical aptitude test.
Skills
- Machine Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machine Setup and Adjustment
- Equipment Programming
- Product Recipe Management
- Quality Control
- Production Reporting
- Product Curing
- Troubleshooting
- Housekeeping
- Teamwork
- Safety Practices
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
Benefits
- Employee Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Care
- Paid Vacation
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Discounts on Company Products
- Career Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Construction
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Concrete Products
- Manufacturing
- Machine Operator
- Rekers Machine
- Dry-Side Production
- Strapping Machine
- Wrapping Machine
- Equipment Operation
- Machine Setup
- Machine Adjustments
- Equipment Programming
- Product Recipes
- Product Changeover
- Quality Manual
- Quality Reports
- Production Reports
- Product Curing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Welding
- Press
- Mixer
- Workplace Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Housekeeping