Machine Operator and Maintenance Technician

Location: St. Catharines

Salary and Benefits
Salary:  $36.00 per hour (full-time 40 hours)

Benefits:  Company Medical insurance Plan

Duties and Responsibilities

Install, set up and commission Cantos pre-roll makers under the direction of senior management.

Operate Cantos pre-roll makers and hinge lid packers to meet daily production targets.

Prepare, monitor and adjust feed material including oversight of milling and drying processes to ensure consistent machine performance.

Perform routine preventative maintenance on pre-roll makers, packers and associated equipment to minimize downtime.

Conduct scheduled and unscheduled cleaning and sanitation of production equipment and work areas, ensuring compliance with company quality control standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues on makers and packers and resolve them efficiently.

Assist with installation and commissioning of new Cantos machines as production capacity expands.

Ensure machines are producing at required performance levels, targeting an average of 3,500 packs per 8-hour shift per Cantos machine.

Maintain detailed daily, weekly and monthly production reports including machine performance, downtime and corrective actions taken.

Follow and enforce standard operating procedures related to production, maintenance and inventory control.

Assist in training new machine operators on machine setup, feed preparation, operation and basic maintenance procedures.

Support inventory tracking of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods in compliance with internal controls.

Rapidly learn and maintain operational knowledge of hinge lid packers, including installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Coordinate with the Chief Operating Officer and production leadership regarding equipment performance, production challenges and improvements.

Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and company policies at all times.

Perform other related production and maintenance duties as required.

Job Requirements

1 or more years of experience in highly automated pre‑roll producing machines

College or vocational training certificate

People skills and the ability to handle stress

Able to work with people of diverse backgrounds

Team player who can understand the growth potential of our organization

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