Die Cutter (Production Labourer)

Job summary

North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada. In the late ’60′s and early ’70′s, the company picked up scrap tires and buffings from the local area, ground them up, and manufactured rubber mats. These mats were purchased for use in horse and dairy stalls, ice rinks, gyms, and pick-up truck beds. Over the years, the business has grown and changed from a small, regional manufacturer of crude rubber products to a leading, global recycled rubber manufacturer. Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company…

Job details

North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada. In the late ’60′s and early ’70′s, the company picked up scrap tires and buffings from the local area, ground them up, and manufactured rubber mats. These mats were purchased for use in horse and dairy stalls, ice rinks, gyms, and pick-up truck beds. Over the years, the business has grown and changed from a small, regional manufacturer of crude rubber products to a leading, global recycled rubber manufacturer. Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, & Quebec), in the USA (Texas), and in China. Their products are distributed all over the world. Summary: The Die-Cutter is primarily responsible for cutting raw mats from the yard into various required finished products for end users as well as helping maintain departmental equipment and housekeeping. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Cut raw mats from yard according to customers’ requirements Achieve cut average of 42 on DC 1+3/58 on DC 2 mats/hour Accurately write out daily shift-report sheets Stack product neatly on appropriate pallets Follow safe operations/lock-out procedures Maintain safe and proper operation of forklift and equipment Assist head changes and blade changes Maintain die-cutter machines (Minor table repairs/changes, minor blade repairs/changes, blow off and oil machines) Daily and end of the week clean-up of work area Empty the garbage and rubber scrap bins when needed Keep 2nd grade mats organized and separate from orders Quality control (Check for 2nd/3rd grade mats, count mats, proper skids, +/- 1/8” tolerance, ensure tags are filled out correctly) Maintain less than 3.5% absenteeism rate Other work related duties as assigned Specifications: Basic mechanical aptitude is an asset Must have good communication/interpersonal skills Possess problem solving, trouble shooting, and organization skills Must be able to work in a team environment Must be observant, patient and respectful of others Must have forklift training Must be able to perform and endure physical labour Must be able to perform shift-work schedules Provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear Must exemplify NWR core values of “Respect for All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused” #NWRIndeed

What you’ll do

The Die-Cutter is responsible for cutting raw rubber mats into finished products according to customer requirements. Additional duties include maintaining departmental equipment, performing quality control checks, and ensuring a clean work area.

Requirements

Candidates must have forklift training, basic mechanical aptitude, and the ability to perform strenuous physical labor. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work shift schedules are also required.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Organization skills · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Good communication · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Die Cutting
• Forklift Operation
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Quality Control
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Physical Labour
• Equipment Maintenance
• Safety Procedures