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Manufacturing Operator

  • Burlington, ON, Canada

Hourly rate: $23.64 plus shift premium · Contract

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Hourly rate: $23.64 plus shift premium
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Join Our Team: Manufacturing Operator!

About Us
JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?
At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company - we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen. 

How you’ll make an impact 
The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for safely operating production equipment used to manufacture wound core and amorphous products. This role includes machine setup, material handling, quality inspections, basic troubleshooting, and production documentation while meeting safety, quality, and production standards. Operators may rotate between workstations based on production requirements. 

Please note that this is a contract position to start and requires availability to work continental rotating shifts, including 11-12 hour day and night shifts.

Hourly rate: $23.64 plus shift premium

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate, set up, adjust, and monitor production equipment to meet quality and production targets.  
  • Perform machine changeovers and basic troubleshooting; report complex equipment issues.  
  • Load raw materials, process products, and transfer finished goods through the manufacturing process.  
  • Conduct in-process and final quality inspections using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.  
  • Complete production, quality, and inventory documentation accurately.  
  • Maintain material traceability and follow work orders and production schedules.  
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, scrap, and rework.  
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements.  
  • Work collaboratively with team members and perform other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED/CAEC) required
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.  
  • Ability to read work orders, specifications, and technical drawings.  
  • Experience using precision measuring equipment.  
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.  
  • Basic computer and math skills.  
  • Effective communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.  
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.  
  • Forklift, overhead crane, or other material handling certifications are considered an asset
Please note this posting is for an existing position. 

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Responsibilities

Operate, set up, adjust, and monitor manufacturing equipment while handling materials and inspecting products to meet safety, quality, and production standards. Maintain accurate production and inventory records, support continuous improvement, and keep the work area safe and organized.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with mechanical aptitude, basic troubleshooting ability, and experience using precision measuring equipment. Candidates should be able to read work orders and technical drawings, communicate and work effectively with a team, and be available for rotating 11–12-hour day and night shifts.

Skills

  • Production Equipment Operation
  • Machine Setup and Changeovers
  • Basic Troubleshooting
  • Material Handling
  • Quality Inspection
  • Precision Measurement
  • Production Documentation
  • Material Traceability
  • Work Order Interpretation
  • Reading Technical Drawings
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Basic Math Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork
  • Safety Procedures

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Manufacturing
  • Electrical Steel
  • Transformer Cores
  • Wound Cores
  • Amorphous Products
  • Production Equipment
  • Machine Setup
  • Machine Changeovers
  • Troubleshooting
  • Material Handling
  • Quality Inspections
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Gauges
  • Work Orders
  • Technical Drawings
  • Production Documentation
  • Inventory Documentation
  • Material Traceability
  • Production Schedules
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Downtime Reduction
  • Scrap Reduction
  • Rework Reduction
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Forklift
  • Overhead Crane
  • Rotating Shifts

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