Production Operator

**PRODUCTION OPERATOR**

Black Cat Wear Parts is a family-oriented, entrepreneurial spirited organization that believes “fundamentally everyone comes to work to do a good job.” It is with that in mind that our Edmonton, AB facility is currently seeking Production Operators who are safety conscious and have a strong work ethic to join our manufacturing team.

Black Cat currently has 3 production positions available in the following departments:

- Heat Treat: 8-hour **afternoon **shift (x1); 8-hour **night **shift (x1)
- Cutting: 8-hour **night **shift (x1)

**Job Overview**:
Black Cat is a global manufacturer and supplier of ground engaging wear parts (blades, teeth & adapters) for the construction, mining and road maintenance industries.

Under general supervision, Production Operators are primarily responsible for carrying out the assigned plant production schedules in order to meet external customer requirements.

Depending on your assigned department, operators will learn the correct methods, practices and in-house procedures for cutting and heat-treating products.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Accountable for ensuring the proper handling, care and processing of customer products
- Comply with all safety rules, regulations and procedures
- Operate machines according to programs and in conjunction with work orders
- Verify work orders and conduct first-off inspections
- Ensure the safe and efficient use of the work area and all equipment
- Comply with all applicable ISO procedures to produce quality work and identify non-conforming product
- Maintain a high degree of organization and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with all levels within the shop and office
- Ability to complete work carefully and on-time
- Inspect and clean work area daily
- Assist in other areas of the shop as directed

**Basic Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma
- Experience working in a manufacturing or shop environment (1 year min)
- Basic math skills with the ability to read a tape measure
- Safety & Quality conscious
- Proven reliability and punctuality
- Willingness to learn & motivated to succeed
- Team oriented
- Strong communicator

**Qualifications that may be considered an asset**:

- Operation of forklifts and overhead cranes
- Understanding of blueprints, geometric tolerances and metallurgy
- Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement

**Working Conditions**:

- Shop environment, working with various machines, equipment and hand tools
- Moderately physical work; ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Long periods of standing, noise and high temperatures
- PPE is required on the shop floor at all times (Ear/Eye protection & Steel-toed boots)

We offer a compensation package which includes competitive wages and shift premiums (where applicable). Black Cat promotes, encourages and recognizes numerous other incentive/reward programs throughout its organization such as perfect attendance and first aid premiums. Additional benefits include a Group Benefits plan that includes a Health Spending Account, virtual health care and a matched RRSP program.

Black Cat also offers paid vacation time off, paid personal leave, boot allowances and other perks and privileges. Social and team building events such as Quality Week, Safety Week, Corporate Challenge, Family BBQs and holiday parties make Black Cat a fun and ideal place to work however due to the current pandemic state these events have been placed on hold.

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

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Production: 1 year (required)
- Machine Operation: 1 year (required)