Machine Operator (Metcalfe, ON, CA, K0A 2P2)

Job ID:  529222

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

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

Compensation

- 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

- Retirement saving plan

- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

- Significant discounts for company products

- Opportunity to build a career and progress in the company

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
WHY WORK AT PERMACON ?

• We offer a very competitive group insurance plan, including dental and eye care.
• Very competitive salary
• Permacon continuously strives to create a secure, respectful and inclusive work environment
• You will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and to improve your skills

We offer a competitive salary and a full range of benefits, including a group pension plan.

Individual accommodation shall be provided for applicants with disabilities who meet required qualifications.