Machine Operator

Required immediately, our Local Abbotsford Branch is seeking a Full Time Stone Machine Operator for Day Shift: 4 x 10hr shifts Mon - Thurs 5:30am - 4pm.

FLOFORM Countertops is a Canadian company with its head office in Winnipeg, MB and has 16 branches and 5 manufacturing facilities located in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. FLOFORM manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year. Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Position Summary:

Machine Operators in our Stone Division are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a variety of machinery, including CNC Routers, Waterjet Saws and other similar equipment. Operators are expected to load and unload parts, utilizing mechanical lifters where required, as well as perform accurate quality checks of all products. Basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment is also required.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 1+ years’ experience operating industrial manufacturing equipment (preferably Stone)
• Basic computer skills, MS Office
• Ability to read units of measurements
• Demonstrated knowledge of hand woodworking tools and the operation of power tools such as table saw, chop saw etc
• Has or can obtain forklift operator’s certificate
• Basic computer skills, MS Office
• Strong communication (both written and verbal)
• Must be hard working, motivated, well organized and task oriented.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Able to withstand exposure to water (hands/feet) for extended periods of time.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to work with hand tools using wrist and fine manipulation for long periods of time.
• Able to lift 200lbs occasionally assisted
• Exposure to dust and wet conditions

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the stone manufacturing equipment
• Loading/Unloading and Setting-up stock to be machined using laser guides or stops for placement
• Safe operation of mechanical lifters (ie. overhead cranes) where required 
• Performs accurate quality checks/measurements to ensure product conforms to specifications. Troubleshoot machine settings and tools to resolve minor issues. 
• Maintains strong knowledge of equipment processes and safe work practices, including all required tooling specifications 
• Able to monitor multiple machines during operation, pro-actively preparing for end of cycles and reacting to machining issues 
• Performs basic maintenance tasks and inspections of machines and tooling 
• Maintains workstation in a clean and orderly manner 
• Observes and adhere to all safety procedures while on the production floor 
• Participates in cross training when asked 
• Performs other tasks on production floor as assigned by Supervisor (ie. Edge Lamination, Polishing, etc.) 
• Participates in team huddles 
• Monthly inventory counts 
• Other duties as assigned

FLOFORM is proud to offer the successful candidate:

• $22 - $26 DEO
• Paid sick days
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• RRSP matching

FLOFORM Countertops offers a positive and fun working environment that rewards those who share in our mission: “To consistently provide our Customers the best countertop purchasing experience available.”

Should this opportunity be of interest to you, contact us today!!!

Submit a resume at www.floform.com/careers. 

We look forward to meeting you!

To learn more about us we encourage all applicants to visit our website at  www.floform.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.