External Grinding Operator (Segment 2; Aerospace)

Stratford, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$31–$35 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Set up and operate grinding or other production equipment, troubleshoot process issues, and meet required quality and production standards. Inspect work, perform routine maintenance, record production data, train other operators as needed, and maintain 5S housekeeping.

Job details

Are you looking for a dynamic, team-based company with opportunity for development? If so, look no further! Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. is growing in leaps and bounds and is looking to add to its team of great, full-time employees. Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company, and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. Our Offering Competitive wages – starting rate: $30.62; top rate: $34.50 per hour + shift premiums); Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire; Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached; Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales; Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation; An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance); Employee Discount programs are available for all employees; Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas; This posting is for an existing vacancy; AI is not used to review our applicants. Your Key Responsibilities Set up and operate a minimum of one production process performing single and/or multiple functions, which may include CNC or manually controlled equipment. Perform problem solving and troubleshoot to resolve production/process issues to meet required standards. Responsible for quality and quantity of work produced by process. Monitor production process according to maintenance schedule and perform routine maintenance in timely manner. Required to perform inspection of own work using precision measuring equipment as provided or directed to assess quality of work. Follow and accurately record data as directed or required in routers, IMS and any other production tracking systems. Required to train other operators as needed. May be required to work in other departments or occasionally to set up a machine for others to operate. Ability to read and interpret production prints. Requires adequate computer skills to access production procedures to perform the required work. Responsible for excellent housekeeping and maintaining 5S in all areas. Your Qualifications Education: Grade 12 diploma Experience: Have demonstrated competency as Grinding Set Up Operator or equivalent machining background. As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves. Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application. www.schaeffler.com/careers Your Contact Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. Jennifer Lois Alexander-Cormier +15192766582 Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidate must be able to pass Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment and criminal background check and be compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). NOTE: Exemptions to the Canadian government to grant temporary residents/international students access to their export controlled goods is required and takes a minimum of 2 months from offer acceptance for processing. This may delay start dates for candidates on temporary work permits. Keywords: Experienced; Operator; Full-Time; Unlimited; Production;

What you’ll do

Requirements

A Grade 12 diploma and demonstrated competency as a Grinding Set Up Operator or equivalent machining experience are required. Candidates must be able to read production prints, use precision measuring equipment and production systems, and pass the required Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment and criminal background check while complying with ITAR.