Cable Machine Operator

BizLink elocab Ltd. is a cable and harnessing manufacturing firm with sister facilities throughout the world. As a global supplier of custom interconnect solutions, we have been leading the way in cutting edge product innovation and advanced manufacturing which has made us a sought-after development partner and supplier to international industrial, medical, and semiconductor companies. BizLink elocab Ltd (**“BizLink Canada”**), is located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and provides custom designed cable solutions for the Industrial and Healthcare markets.

We are currently looking for **Cable Machine Operator to join our Kitchener, Ontario team.**

Reporting to the Production Manager, Cable Operations, this position will have the following responsibilities:
**Responsibilities**:

- Measure and examine extruded products to ensure they meet all quality specifications, and that they are free of defects
- Select machine dies and parts according to the setup procedures for each individual production run
- Perform safety checks on equipment prior to operations
- Start machines at the beginning of each operating day or shift as appropriate
- Set controls to regulate size, air pressure, vacuum, cooling systems, temperature and speed of extrusion on each production run
- Install all dies, machine screws, and other components for new production runs as instructions in the workflow indicate
- Maintain proper tool storage and basic maintenance
- Change dies according to the procedures and order of projects in the workflow
- Clean work areas and assist in training new employees doing the same
- Troubleshoot operations when machines operate out of specification
- Troubleshoot machines as necessary and depending on the machine configuration
- Maintaining an organized inventory of raw materials related to this machine center.
- Following all the rules related to 5S/Kaizen procedures

**Required Knowledge and Experience**:

- 2 or more years setting up and operating custom cable production machinery (extrusion) experience.
- Mechanical aptitude & able to read & follow production paperwork and drawings
- Basic understanding of electrical circuit considered an asset
- Mathematical skills
- Ability to problem solve and able to react quickly and safely to a situation
- Able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
- Capable of multi-tasking when operating specialized machinery
- Able to work shifts
- Fluency in English.
- Able to work with Microsoft Office tools e.g. Excel, Word.

**Misc. Information**:
**Shifts: MUST BE ABLE TO WORK **Weekly rotation; 6am to 230pm, 230pm to 11pm

**Hourly Wage**: $21.00/hour; increases to $22.00/hour after completion of 3-month probationary period.

**Benefits include**:Medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, Travel Insurance, Vision Care Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Company matched RRSP program

**Paid Time Off**: Vacation, Sick Leave, Family Responsibility Leave, Volunteer Days, Christmas Shutdown, Bereavement

**Transportation**: Public transportation available (we are on a bus route)

BizLink elocab Ltd. is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please advise us if workplace accommodation is needed.

**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person