Industrial Machinist

Industrial Machinist

Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 16 years running.

• We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
• We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
• We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
• We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us

The Industrial Machinist maintains, services, and modifies all machinery in the plant

• Operate and maintain machines such as conventional milling machines, lathe, drill press etc.
• Communicates planned activities and commitments daily at department board meetings
• Reviews daily Work Order assignments: plans, organizes, executes, and documents scheduled work
• Documents in the Work Order system all activities completed for equipment and building assets
• Reviews drawings, blueprints and or samples to ensure accuracy during the fabrication process
• Maintains assigned tools and instruments in good working order
• Reviews the condition of assigned equipment on a daily and weekly basis
• Performs Standby duties as scheduled
• Perform repairs to the machinery as required.
• Conducts shift exchange communications with incoming shift

• Above-average mechanical skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and effectively interpret and communicate equipment documentation
• Attention to detail and precision
• Ability and committed to working safety with all hand tools and floor tools, ability to anticipate hazards and react appropriately to mitigate risk

• Complete testing per WI 6.2.1.2 – General Hiring Practice Guidelines
• Industrial Machinist Red Seal License or equivalent and proven abilities
• High School Diploma
• Rotating Shift work

• Experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Recognized provincial and or interprovincial ticket
• Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Knowledge of metal properties and other materials
• Machining and rigging experience
• Forklift License an asset
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Internet, email, and electronic, SAP work order system would be an asset but training will be available.

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Profit Sharing program
• Training and development support
• On site gym and cafeteria
• Being part of an awesome team