Machine Operator at Westlake

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

ManufacturingIndustries

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, oil/water levels, check/change filters
Maintain the machine during a “blip”
Maintain the machine during “more than a blip”
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 (Continental Shift: Nights & Days)

Responsibilities

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, oil/water levels, check/change filters
Maintain the machine during a “blip”
Maintain the machine during “more than a blip”

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Material HandlingSortingMaterial LoadingPackagingLabelingSafety ComplianceQuality AssuranceEquipment ReportingProduction EfficiencyCleaning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the wage for the Machine Operator position?

The wage is $25.24 per hour with a $1.00 shift premium for nights.

What shifts will I be working?

The position involves continental rotating shifts including nights and days, starting with Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

What skills and abilities are required for this role?

Required skills include ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English, perform basic mathematical functions, lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilograms, and work rotating shifts.

What benefits does Westlake offer?

Benefits available day after probation include Structured Retirement Savings Plan with company matching, Quarterly Bonus Program, Annual Incentive Bonus, Fitness Reimbursement up to $30/month, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Scholarship Program, Training & Development, and Community Relations support.

What makes a strong candidate for the Machine Operator role?

Strong candidates can distinguish materials, load/unload bins, report deficiencies, comply with safety policies, maintain machines during downtime, use measuring tools like calipers and gauges, and keep work areas clean while participating in recycling programs.