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Side Grinding Machine Operator (Segment 1; Aerospace)

  • Stratford, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 26, 2026
  • 1 position

$28.85–$33.10 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school
Apply by
Nov 4, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The operator is responsible for setting up and operating production equipment while ensuring quality and quantity standards are met. They must also perform routine maintenance, inspect their own work using precision tools, and maintain a clean 5S workspace.

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: $28.85; top rate: $33.10 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, which may include CNC or manually controlled equipment. Perform basic 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 on 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 process 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. Meet the skill requirements identified in the applicable training matrix and maintain certification through company Certified Operator Program. Your Qualifications Education: Grade 12 diploma Experience: Mechanical aptitude 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

The operator is responsible for setting up and operating production equipment while ensuring quality and quantity standards are met. They must also perform routine maintenance, inspect their own work using precision tools, and maintain a clean 5S workspace.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma and demonstrate mechanical aptitude. The role requires the ability to read production prints, use precision measuring equipment, and pass a Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Pension matching contributions
  • Defined profit-sharing plan
  • Employee discount programs

Listed skills

  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Training · Preferred
  • Housekeeping · Preferred
  • Quality Inspection · Preferred
  • Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • CNC operation
  • Manual machine operation
  • Problem solving
  • Troubleshooting
  • Quality inspection
  • Precision measuring equipment
  • Data recording
  • Training
  • Reading production prints
  • Computer skills
  • Housekeeping
  • 5S
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Precision Measuring Equipment
  • Export Control
  • Data Recording
  • Computer Literacy
  • Creativity
  • Innovation
  • Problem Solving
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Production Process
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Value Creation
  • Network Routing

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