Saw Operator

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Ball Service Group Inc. Full time

**Financial Wellness**

  • Competitive Salary/Wage
  • Group RRSP/DPSP matching program
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Apprenticeship Program

**Health Care Wellness**

  • Disability & Life Insurance (including Dependent Life)
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Care Benefit
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**Workplace Spending Account**

  • Tools and Office accessories
  • Custom hearing protection
  • Prescription safety glasses
  • Workplace safety boots/shoes

**Responsibilities and Work Procedures**

  • Operate and maintain various types of saws, including band saws, for cutting metal and steel
  • Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically the metal and steel industry, with a custom metal fabrication shop would be an asset
  • Previous experience in a material handling role and/or a forklift/crane license is an asset, but not a requirement
  • Hands-on individual with mechanical aptitude and familiarity with operating power tools such as drills, grinders and band saw; and hand tools such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, clamps, screw drivers, and wrenches
  • Set up, adjust, and calibrate saws according to work orders and project requirements
  • Experience reading and interpreting technical shop drawings in order to fabricate parts would be an asset
  • Perform general labourer duties as required, such as material handling, shop cleanup, and assisting other departments
  • Complete work documentation including pre-inspection procedures, quality control check list and labor entry to ensure data is recorded accurately in accordance with company standards
  • Assist with keeping shop clean, organized, and safe
  • Understand work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, packing lists, material and equipment needs
  • Load and unload trucks to ship and receive goods
  • Pack, seal, label to prepare materials for shipping
  • Communicate any damages, shortages and nonconformance to specifications
  • Assist with other duties as assigned

**Required Skills**

  • 2-3 years of experience operating a horizontal band saw in a manufacturing or metal fabrication setting
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail is essential
  • Ability to work within a collaborative team in a respectful and positive manner
  • Ability to adapt and respond positively with change
  • Self-motivated with positive attitude
  • Willing to learn new skills and share experiences
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that may require working additional shifts and weekends
  • Strong commitment to safety
  • Must be detail oriented to perform routine checks
  • Ability to work independently and in a group

**Equipment**

  • Forklifts, Lift trucks
  • Power hoists
  • Pallet transport trucks
  • Overhead cranes

**Working Conditions**

  • Lifting, bending, standing and sitting
  • Exposed to repetitive movement
  • PPE requirement - CSA green safety boots, protective eyewear (provided), gloves (provided) and hearing protection (provided)
  • Voluntary overtime available through extended shift hours and/or additional shifts on weekends. Overtime is paid at time-and-a-half after 40 hours worked

**Potential Career Opportunities**

  • Next level: Welder and Metal Fabricator (Welder/Fitter)

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

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Additional pay

  • Overtime pay

Flexible language requirement

  • French not required

Schedule

  • Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-24

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