STAMPINGS/PRESS OPERATOR

Job Summary
The Press Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining various machines to fabricate, assemble, and produce parts according to specifications.

Responsibilities:

- Safe and effective press operations

- Achieving and maintaining efficiencies as set out by the company

- Safe operation of the overhead crane

- Moving product with lift truck as required; safe forklift operations

- Press set up and changeovers

- Operate and monitor press brake machines to bend, form, and shape metal sheets

- Set up and adjust machines for production runs

- Perform Lock out as per policy

- Scan/label material into and out of the Steel Bay into the Press through Plex

- Daily login and out of Plex; record production

- Quality Check Sheets to be completed daily

- Maintaining press area at all times; high standard of housekeeping and press shop maintenance

- Work closely and cooperatively with other associates

- Utilize crane and forklift for material handling

- Perform duties in the safest manner

- Perform other duties as required

Work Demands

- Demands of the job: Press operations with occasional overhead lift truck and crane operation; lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, reaching, moving racks, pushing, bending, walking for 8 hours per shift.

- Work interactions with shift supervisor, management other production associates.

- Cognitive demands including counting, labeling through Plex, troubleshooting and problem solving.

- Visual acuity and the ability to perform quality checks using various tools.

- Daily use of computer and Plex systems to scan coils into production from the steel bay.

- High noise levels, plant environment, variable inside temperatures, some outside work may be involved. Long pants must be worn at all times. PPE required in plant at all times: green-triangle safety shoes, hearing and eye protection.

- Frequent overtime requirements including mandated shifts.

Qualifications:

- Proven record of safe and efficient press operations

- Ability to perform press set ups/changeovers quickly and safely

- Must be able to abide by all URSA policies (including attendance, health and safety etc.)

- Must be able to read and write English

- Proven attention to detail, accuracy in counts

- Must be able to perform and use basic mathematical calculations

- Must be able to work on Saturdays or be available for overtime as customer demands require

- Must be able to work under changing work conditions with moderate to high stress

- Must be able to operate Forklift Safely once trained.

- Proven record of cooperativeness with supervisors and production associates

- Proven knowledge of the Plex system

Starting Wage: $20.00 (Probationary Period)

Full Rate: 24.60

Shift Premium: 4% on Afternoon Shift

Unionized Environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$24.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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