Machine Operator

Manufacturing

Machine Operator

Read, setup and inspect paperwork of machine centre equipmnt, process and materials. Run machine for production to produce quality parts.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Full-time BizLink elocab Ltd

Key Responsibilities:

• Measure and examine extruded products to ensure they meet all quality specifications, and that they are free of defects
• Select machine dies and parts according to the setup procedures for each individual production run
• Perform safety checks on equipment prior to operations
• Start machines at the beginning of each operating day or shift as appropriate
• Set controls to regulate size, air pressure, vacuum, cooling systems, temperature and speed of extrusion on each production run
• Install all dies, machine screws, and other components for new production runs as instructions in the workflow indicate
• Maintain proper tool storage and basic maintenance
• Change dies according to the procedures and order of projects in the workflow
• Clean work areas and assist in training new employees doing the same
• Troubleshoot operations when machines operate out of specification
• Troubleshoot machines as necessary and depending on the machine configuration
• Maintaining an organized inventory of raw materials related to this machine center.
• Following all the rules related to 5S/Kaizen procedures

Job Requirements

• 2 or more years setting up and operating custom cable production machinery (extrusion) experience.
• Mechanical aptitude & able to read & follow production paperwork and drawings
• Basic understanding of electrical circuit considered an asset
• Mathematical skills
• Ability to problem solve and able to react quickly and safely to a situation
• Able to stay organized in a fastpaced environment with little supervision
• Capable of multitasking when operating specialized machinery
• Able to work shifts
• Fluency in English.
• Able to work with Microsoft Office tools e.g. Excel, Word.