Waterjet Operator

Job Title:

Waterjet Operator

Location:

Woodbridge, Ontario
Job Category:
Manufacturing & logistics
Salary: $24.00/hour + $1.00 shift premium ($25.00/hour total)
Shift schedule:
Afternoons, Sunday to Thursday, 3PM - 11PM
Job type:
Permanent full-time

Are you a precision-focused individual with a passion for heavy metal fabrication? Do you have experience operating waterjet cutting machinery and looking for a role that offers excellent work-life balance with a Sunday to Thursday schedule? We are currently seeking a dedicated Waterjet Operator to join a distinguished leader in the stainless-steel distribution industry. Located in Woodbridge, Ontario, our client has built a reputation over decades for delivering uncompromising quality and personalized service across Canada.

In this pivotal Manufacturing & logistics role, you will be an essential part of a team that specializes in custom services such as laser and plasma cutting, shearing, and bar edging. This is not just a job; it is an opportunity to join a stable, safety-conscious environment where your skills in machine operation and material handling are valued. As a Waterjet Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating advanced cutting machinery to meet specific client specifications.

You will work within a fast-paced, small business environment that prides itself on efficiency and "can-do" attitudes.

Working on the afternoon shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday) allows you to enjoy your Fridays and Saturdays off, providing a unique schedule that maximizes your weekend freedom. You will be working with an extensive inventory of long and flat stainless-steel products, ensuring that diverse client needs are met with precision. This position requires a blend of mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and a keen eye for quality control.

If you are ready to apply your technical skills in a dynamic Manufacturing & logistics setting, we want to hear from you.

Advantages

• Permanent full-time position providing long-term job stability.

• Competitive starting wage of $24.00 per hour plus a $1.00 afternoon shift premium.

• Consistent afternoon schedule:
Sunday to Thursday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays off).

• Comprehensive benefits package to support your health and well-being.

• Paid vacation time to ensure you have time to rest and recharge.

• Profit-sharing bonuses that reward your hard work and dedication to the company's success.

• Inclusive company culture featuring special events, BBQs, and team lunches.

• Opportunity to work with a supportive team in a top-tier Manufacturing & logistics facility.

• Access to specialized training and potential for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate Waterjet Cutting machines to ensure precise fabrication of stainless steel products.

• Read and interpret technical specifications or follow verbal instructions to execute cutting tasks accurately.

• Properly load material onto the cutting bed using appropriate material handling equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

• Monitor the cutting operation continuously and remove cut pieces as required to maintain workflow efficiency.

• Assess cut pieces for quality assurance, checking for defects and preparing the product for final delivery.

• Check and complete all necessary paperwork to ensure inventory accuracy and order tracking.

• Properly package and secure all orders, which may include making skids, boxes, strapping, and wrapping items accordingly.

• Assist machine operators, material handlers, and other workers with various duties involving the physical handling of product, materials, and equipment.

• Possess a strong safety awareness by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

• Operate industrial material handling equipment such as tow motors (forklift), overhead cranes, and lift trucks (Raymond Reach, Combi).

• Fill in for other positions as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license or a minimum of 3 months of forklift experience, preferably with heavy materials.

• At least 12 months of…