Plasma Operator

OPERATOR
Drive Products Inc. is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings.

We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success:
Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.

We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation.

Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint. Together, we are Drive Products Inc., the trusted leader in global change in the packaging industry.

We are growing and have multiple openings within our Manufacturing group at our Morden, MB facility.

Our Operator position is the first level of management on the manufacturing floor and is responsible for overseeing all operations for that floor.

This position will work closely with the Production Manager and other members of the team to ensure a successful end to end process from order to delivery to wrapping customer orders.

Job Purpose

Major Responsibilities

• Sets up and operate machine
• Utilize blueprints
• Makes adjustments for materials used
• Verifies dimensional requirements
• Transfers materials to storage areas
• Sets up and operates computer numerical controlled (CNC) machinery that automatically cuts metal
• Follows all safety rules and practices
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Material handling manually or using a crane
• Check product for correct specifications

Quality Management System

• Ensure site compliance to all company's SOPs, labor, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Take prompt corrective action if required.
• Will support the Plant Supervisor and be equally responsible for the quality compliance for all the plasma products. Will also be responsible for the inspection to ensure that the highest compliance is achieved.

Health & Safety

• Will support the Plant Supervisor and be equally responsible for safety compliance on the shopfloor for the people within his leadership.
• Ensure and oversee all HS and JHSC rules and regulations are in force.
• Review and take appropriate action relating to health and safety recommendations and concerns.

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Confident decision making
• Ability to act quickly
• Effective planning and organization
• An eye for detail
• Ability to take ownership
• Able to lift weight up to 50lbs
• Physically fit

Detailed

• Able to read/understand drawings, schematics, and technical bulletins
• Safety Conscious Team Player
• An ability to adapt to rapidly changing working conditions
• Fast Paced Environment
• Dependable and punctual employee

During certain periods, may experience high volumes of activities as per the responsibilities listed above. Additional or irregular hours may be required as deemed operationally necessary.

Working Conditions
While the job description listed is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technological developments)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Performancebased bonus program
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Employee referral program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience as a Plasma Operator with references
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings accurately and load files into the machine and computer
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Hand, Air and Measuring tools.
• Knowledge of industry standard machinery and equipment used in a truck shop environment

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Morden, MB R6M 0C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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