Production Operator

Job Summary  This position will be responsible for performing various manufacturing roles within the Collingwood Goodall plant involving the manufacture of extruded tube, braided reinforced industrial rubber hose and assemblies.
Responsibilities   Set up and operate production equipment as per ISO General Practice Specifications (GPS) and shop floor traveler specifications. Production equipment may include extruders, wire winders, calendar mills, slitters, braiders, wrapping/unwrapping equipment, pole-on and pole-off equipment, large overhead cranes and lifting devices, brand embossing equipment, crimping equipment, hydrostatic testing equipment, and identification tagging equipment.
Perform all product testing and measurements to quality standards as per ISO GPS and shop floor traveler, and record results on the shop floor traveler.
Operate other mechanical equipment such as grinders, industrial cutoff saws, hand tools, forklifts, and smaller overhead cranes/lifting devices.
Make recommendations to management regarding product and process improvements.
Perform other related duties as required.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Proficiency in math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in units of measure, and the ability to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Good to excellent mechanical skills/aptitude, including the use of hand tools and setup of equipment both mechanically and electronically.
Measurement and monitoring skills using dial gauges, vernier calipers, hose tape measures, digital and analog readouts for temperature, speed, thickness, pressure, and time.
Basic computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, internet, and email.
Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 65 lbs on a regular basis, with body positions including standing, sitting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching and walking.
Shift work may be required.
Qualifications   1‑3 years production experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, preferably in a rubber products environment.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; consideration will be given to those possessing the requisite industrial experience.
Total Rewards   Competitive compensation plan.

Health benefits:

medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability.
Defined contribution pension plan.
Paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer  We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetics, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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