Machinist - Weld

**Why Choose Us?**
Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

**Our Sustainability Commitment**
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

**How You'll Perform the Role**
- Produce moulds and/or machined / fabricated parts accurately and efficiently within established timelines
- Handle cutting, drilling, reaming, boring, polishing, deburring, and grinding of aluminum parts
- Handle cleaning, fitting, drilling, and assembling of the tools
- Perform welding and brazing when required
- Assist with sample making process when required
- Grind tools for custom requirements
- Know capability of various machines and related impact on parts/tools
- Come up with ideas for productivity improvements through engineering solutions like jigs, fixtures etc. whenever required
- Guide and assist co-workers whenever required
- Make wooden crates and pack the tools for shipment whenever required
- Provide occasional assistance to deliver tools and moulds to other location using light duty vehicle
- Lift and move product / parts / boxes when required, this could be manually or with crane or with lift truck
- Assist with cleaning up machines and their general maintenance
- Diligently follow lockout / tag out procedures whenever required
- Understand, maintain, and follow the working procedures for machine shop
- Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S in own work area and around work units
- Perform all work in a safe manner and fully comply with the Safety and Quality (GMP) policies and procedures of the Company
- Any other duties as assigned by the Management

**What We Need From You**
- Minimum High school diploma and Ontario Machinist Certification
- Strong knowledge of different tooling machinery and its usage, including Milling Machines, Lathes, Drilling Machine, Band saw, Grinders etc.
- Able to verify dimensions of machined parts or tooling using different measuring instruments
- e.g. Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height gauge etc. Able to read and interpret blue prints or study sample parts to determine machining operations to be performed
- Strong knowledge of welding and brazing.
- Able to work accurately and efficiently with mínimal supervision
- Should possess own basic tools
- Good English communications skills (verbal and written)

**What You'll Get From Us** Benefits**

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

**Community Engagement**

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

**Training and Development**

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Job Reference: CA00214