Machine Operator - Metcalfe (Ottawa)

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Permacon is a leading North American manufacturer of concrete products serving the landscaping and masonry markets. The company operates 8 production facilities across Quebec and Ontario and employs more than 250 people throughout its various sites. Permacon is a division of Oldcastle® Architectural.
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Machine Operator for at our Metcalfe facility. The candidate must be available to work in both rotating dayshift/nightshift or weekend, when required.
Our Metcalfe plant is in southern Ottawa, at 6860 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K0A 2P0.
Job Responsibilities:
Operates Rekers machine (dry side) and ensure its good functioning;
Operate the strapping and wrapping machines and ensure its good functioning;
Operate all the equipment related to the machine;
Follow quality manual. Complete quality and production reports. Look after the curing of the products to ensure good curing of products;
Perform set-up changes;
Perform operations and necessary adjustments for machine start up;
Programs equipment in accordance with the product requested. Make and save product recipes to optimize product change over;
Perform preventive maintenance of equipment;
Participate in maintenance work;
Participate in machine clean-up. Clean up tasks as required, like cleaning Press / Mixer;
Participate in the Rekers department housekeeping. Keep his work area and toolbox clean;
Communicate to competent people any abnormalities or faulty situations regarding the product, quality, machine, equipment, workplace or other;
Work as a team;
Wear safety personal protective equipment as required for this position and work safely.
Qualifications and Job Requirements:
High school diploma;
Wielding, mechanic, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge will be an asset;
At least 2 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry operating equipment;
Team work oriented, Mechanical aptitude, initiative; responsible, able to react, be precise;
Shall pass the mechanical aptitude test to validate mechanical aptitude;
Job compensation/Benefits
An hourly rate of 29.59 $;
Employee life insurance;
Short Term and Long-Term Disability;
Medical, dental and vision care plan paid by the Company;
Vacation time;

Employment type
Full Time