Machine Operator

Job summary

The machine operator is responsible for loading raw materials, monitoring machine performance, and ensuring product quality through precise measurements and inspections. They must also maintain a clean work area, manage packaging tasks, and adhere to all safety and quality assurance policies.

Job details

Wage $25.99 per hour $1.00 shift premium (nights) Shift Continental We build communities, let us build your career Why choose Westlake Pipe & Fittings? Benefits Day after probation! Structured Retirement Savings Plan: The Company will match your contributions up to a certain percentage. Quarterly Bonus Program Annual Incentive Bonus Fitness Reimbursement Program: The Company will reimburse up to 50% to max of $30 per month. Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program Vacation Scholarship Program Training & Development - Access to multiple platforms of learning (online, in person, 3rd party training institutions) Community Relations - We support and encourage our employees to volunteer their time and efforts in worthwhile causes and donate funds to assist various charitable groups. Job Requirements Distinguish between types of material - Properly mix or sort by colour or other properties Load and unload raw material bins/hoppers (i.e. maintain raw material levels to ensure line operation) Report any deficiencies in systems, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or tools immediately to your supervisor. Record and/or report product or equipment damage/nonconformities to your supervisor as required. Comply with Safety and Quality Assurance policies and procedures. Participate and contribute to production efficiency. Construct packaging, prepare and apply label to package, package product as per specification Keep work area clean, dispose of recycling and waste in proper bins Participate in the PVC Recovery program, ensure recycling of scrap and other materials Place raw material in proper storage location Place finished goods in proper storage location Inspect product for squareness/ straightness/proper surface finish Compare product to sample (colour) Record results on paper or electronic format Use caliper/micrometer/ measuring tape or other tools to ensure product meets specifications Compare product to production drawings Perform “Go” “No-go” Gauges/Assembly Parts tests Check guarding, oi/water levels, check/change filters Maintain the machine during a “blip” Maintain the machine during “more than a blip” Skills And Abilities Required Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Ability to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms. Ability to work rotating shifts Shift Continental (Night & Days) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Week 1 7am- 7pm 7am- 7pm 7pm- 7am 7pm- 7am Week 2 7pm- 7am 7pm- 7am 7pm- 7am Week 3 7pm- 7am 7pm- 7am 7am- 7pm 7am- 7pm Week 4 7am- 7pm 7am- 7pm 7am- 7pm Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

What you’ll do

The machine operator is responsible for loading raw materials, monitoring machine performance, and ensuring product quality through precise measurements and inspections. They must also maintain a clean work area, manage packaging tasks, and adhere to all safety and quality assurance policies.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform basic mathematical functions and communicate effectively in English. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the flexibility to work rotating continental shifts.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan • Quarterly bonus program • Annual incentive bonus • Fitness reimbursement program • Tuition reimbursement program • Employee assistance program • Vacation • Scholarship program • Training and development

Listed skills

• Packaging · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Labeling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Machine operation
• Material handling
• Quality assurance
• Safety compliance
• Measurement tools
• Caliper usage
• Micrometer usage
• Production efficiency
• Packaging
• Labeling
• Recycling
• Equipment maintenance
• Mathematical functions
• Communication
• Troubleshooting

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics