Press Operator

Apogee Ceramics Inc. is a forward-thinking, diverse and expanding manufacturing company located in Brant County. Our product lines cross a wide variety of industries from the development of clean-tech gas heating appliances to ceramic components engineered to help save the planet's oceans. We believe in continuous improvement and promote open communications with our employees. Come join our team - we can offer you full-time permanent employment and a secure future.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate Manual and Automatic Presses.
- Inspect product to ensure it meets customer criteria.
- Participation in 5S teams for each department.
- May require unloading/loading of trucks using forklift.
- Operate high temperature furnaces
- All employees are provided with on the job training and cross trained to work in
numerous positions.
- Experience working in a Manufacturing environment, an asset.
- Must have reliable attendance.
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and good communication skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work in a fast -paced environment.
- Good interpersonal and reporting skills (written and oral).
- Team player, but can also work independently.
- Motivated, who always thinks in a positive proactive manner.
- Experience with calipers and micrometers, an asset.
- Ability to be on their feet for the entire shift.
- Requires the ability to lift over 50 lbs several times during the shift, unassisted.
- Quick learner who easily adapts to change.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Able to work overtime, as required.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: $22.62 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Paris, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person