Machine Operator - Vaughan, Canada - Hohmann & Barnard, Inc.

Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: set up and operate various production machines. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Operate machinery used in the production process following company safety guidelines and policies.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards; observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Verify counts on finished products to determine if product orders are complete; mark or tag identification on parts; load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Assist helpers performing duties of lesser skill by delegating job tasks, giving time constraints to all work procedures thru out the manufacturing processes, and cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Record information such as the number of products tested, production readings, and dates and times of product production.
• Start machines or equipment in order to begin production processes.
• Separate products according to weight, grade, size, and composition of materials used to produce them.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Remove products, machine attachments, and waste material from machines.
• Pack and store materials and products.
• Tie products in bundles for further processing or shipment, following prescribed procedures.
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
• Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.
• Prepare raw materials for processing.
• Read gauges and charts, and record data obtained
• Clean and maintain work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, and products.
• Separate defective products for reprocessing.
• Change machine knives, using wrenches and applicable tools.
• Wear many hats and may be asked to assist with other areas in the shop/office/warehouse.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Accuracy

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Adaptability

• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

• Detail Oriented

• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

• Organized

• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

• Professional

• Professional

attitude and behaviors in the workplace and when representing the company outside of the workplace.

• Reliability
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

• Respect

• Respect

for oneself and for others.

• Responsible
• Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.

• Safety Awareness

• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

• Working Under Pressure

• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)


Experience:
Machine operator experience of some type or has been trained on specific machine processes


Computer Skills:
Ability to be trained to learn basic computer skills, as well as to become proficient in company specific software.


Certificates & Licenses:


Other Requirements:
Proficient in English.


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person