Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Department:   Manufacturing

Reports to:   Production Supervisor

Classification:   Non-Exempt

Location:   Welland, ON

Travel:   None

Job Summary:   The Machine Operator will work within our Blanching Department and other various manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision , and cutting   tools .    Will verify accuracy by using engineering prints,   component   drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications .

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the setup and offsets as   required .

- Studies   blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to   determine   dimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements .

- Verifies conformance of finished   workpiece to   specifications.

- Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes,   grinders   and shapers.

- Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut.

- Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.

- Other duties   assigned .

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is   required .

- Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but not   required .

- Minimum   of 1 year machine shop experience is   required .

- Experience with   Blanching Machines   is preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Strong math skills   required   to perform   day to day   operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.

- Ability to accurately read blueprints.

- Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers .

- Ability to machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.

- Ability to measure, examine, and test completed tools   in order to   detect defects and ensure conformance with specifications.

- Ability to set up, adjust, and   operate   basic machine tools   in order to   perform precision machining operations.

- Ability to   monitor   feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.

Physical Requirements:

- Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.

- Ability to   lift up   to 50 pounds.

- Ability to stoop,   bend   or kneel when   required .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination   on the basis of   race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.