Production Operator - Mat Cutter

Artistree-Mississauga The Production Operator utilizes a variety of equipment and machines to produce high quality custom framing products for our customers while following safety rules, meeting productivity standards and achieving attendance requirements.

• Operates Saw, Router, Joiner, and/or Mat Cutter according to procedures
• Cross-trains on all machines to be fully versatile in all aspects of machine operations
• Cuts, fits, assembles, packages, and ships frame/mat fillet orders
• Cross-trains and at times, work in Picking and Fillet
• Enters order information in computer system
• Cleans equipment as required to ensure safety and accuracy
• Performs required maintenance; replaces worn parts (blades, bits, etc.) as appropriate and required

• Calibrates equipment as appropriate to produce high quality materials
• Meets or exceeds quality standards set by management
• Alerts management of machine issues that may affect quality
• Performs inspection of work completed for visible defects or quality issues
• Completes re-cuts or re-work immediately

• Maintains a clean work area for safe and efficient operation
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operations
• Follows all safety requirements for machine operations
• Wears appropriate safety equipment at all times

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent experience

• 1 year experience in manufacturing or equipment maintenance

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Verbal and numerical intelligence
• Accurately read a tape measure and ruler
• Accurately read and match number sequences
• Differentiate between quality cuts, join, and color

• Constantly stand and frequently walk, and constantly use foot controls
• Frequently bend from the waist and twist
• Constantly lift up to 30lbs/13.6kgs and occasionally lift up to 50lbs/23.6kgs from floor to overhead
• Occasionally reach horizontally and overhead
• Constantly push/pull total body from the floor to overhead and constantly reach horizontally
• Feel with the touch of the fingers
• Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands
• Constantly move arms, hands, and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Review the physical requirements matrix for all requirements

• High noise levels and moving machinery
• Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust and high/low temperatures

Applicants in Canada must satisfy federal, provincial, and local legal requirements of the job.

$17.90 - $21.50

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.