Machine Operator
- Fergus, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Nexans Fergus classifies all direct manufacturing personnel that run production machines as ‘Machine Operators’. Machine Operators are responsible for all aspects of running production equipment for the purposes of manufacturing electrical cables. They are responsible for the following:
- Reading design recipes and cable drawings
- Selection of appropriate tooling, and raw materials per the design
- Cleaning of equipment
- Set-up of tooling and materials in preparation for a production run
- Quality checks of in-process and finished goods parts. Checks include visual checks for surface texture, proper winding of cables on a spool, checking for physical defects on cables and measurements that include using the following tools:
- Diameter tapes
- Vernier Calipers
- Micrometers
- Pin Gauges
- Microscopes with dial micrometers
- Precision scales
- Specific Gravity scales
- Shadow Graphs
- Tensile testing
- Supervision of equipment while running product, including:
- Decision making regarding when product meets the quality requirements per the design after a startup
- Flagging non-conforming product when required
- Feeding raw materials into the machine(s)
- Taking away finished goods from the machine(s)
- Use of walk-behind pallet jacks, standup reach trucks or forklifts as required
- Use of overhead cranes
- Labelling of in-process and finished goods, including verifying that the order number, part number, description and quantity are correct
- Autonomous maintenance tasks including:
- Filter changes
- Oil reservoir top-ups
- Greasing
- Checking bearings, sheaves and rollers
More about this job
Responsibilities
Machine Operators are responsible for running production equipment to manufacture electrical cables, including setup, quality checks, and maintenance tasks. They must ensure that products meet quality requirements and handle raw materials and finished goods.
Requirements
Candidates should be able to read design recipes and cable drawings, select appropriate tools and materials, and perform quality checks using various measuring tools. Experience with equipment maintenance and operation is essential.
Skills
- Reading Design Recipes
- Cable Drawings
- Tool Selection
- Raw Materials
- Quality Checks
- Visual Checks
- Diameter Tapes
- Vernier Calipers
- Micrometers
- Pin Gauges
- Microscopes
- Precision Scales
- Tensile Testing
- Autonomous Maintenance
- Forklifts
- Pallet Jacks
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
Keywords
- Machine Operator
- Production Equipment
- Electrical Cables
- Quality Checks
- Design Recipes
- Cable Drawings
- Tooling
- Raw Materials
- Visual Checks
- Diameter Tapes
- Vernier Calipers
- Micrometers
- Pin Gauges
- Microscopes
- Precision Scales
- Tensile Testing
- Autonomous Maintenance
- Pallet Jacks
- Forklifts
- Overhead Cranes