Machine Operator I - Toronto, Canada - Workrite Ergonomics

Description

Job Description Summary:

This position performs any combination of the following duties to assist Welders such as deburring, drilling, grinding, moving materials, fitting, finishing, visual inspections and palletizing.

This position also involves cleaning work area, and other duties as assigned. This position reports directly to the Operations & Site Manager.

The duties and responsibilities of the Metal Shop Machine Operator I will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lifts, moves and holds or clamps work pieces to table, or into position as directed
• Cleans work pieces to remove impurities using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper or chemical solutions.
• Cut material with powered saws and drill parts
• Assemble component parts using hand and power tools
• Use appropriate welding equipment or method based on the work order requirements.
• Must use all provided PPE (Personal protective equipment) as required. For example, hearing protection, safety glasses and safety toe shoes.
• Use of pallet jack or other material handling equipment as required and assigned.
• Performs scheduled routine custodial duties that may include lifting, sweeping, removing trash and other duties necessary to maintain safe and clean areas
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Safety Conscious
• Total Quality Management
• Customer Focus
• Results, Action Oriented
• Time Management
• Decision Quality
• Team Player

Requirements:

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Work Experience:At least 1 year of experience in metals fabrication

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Education:N/A

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Computer Skills:Beginner Computer skills or willingness to learn
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Organization Skills:Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
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Cross-functional skills:Ability to work with other team members on the production floor
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Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate with crew
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Physical Demands: Frequent lifting up to 35 pounds, occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to grip or handle; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; the employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; the employee must occasionally lift, push/pull and/or move up to 35 pounds; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
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Physical Environment: Manufacturing environment; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate


Preferred Requirements:

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Education:High school diploma or GED preferred

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Certifications:N/A

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Computer Skills:N/A