Advanced CNC Machine Operator setting up and operating grinding and lathe processes for Schaeffler’s aerospace manufacturing operations. Inspecting work, troubleshooting production issues, and maintaining quality standards.
About the role
- Machine Operator running slurry-forming and bonding equipment at Quick Plug Canada’s horticultural growing-media plant. Monitoring quality, maintaining equipment, and clearing slurry buildup on the afternoon shift.
Responsibilities
- Run slurry-forming and bonding equipment at Quick Plug Canada's St. Catharines plant
- Start up and stage the production line, including pre-run checks on PLCs and automated forming equipment
- Feed and monitor the dirt/peat slurry and binder mixing process
- Inspect finished plugs for bonding, clumping, size, shape, density, and other defects
- Report quality issues and maintenance problems to Leads or Supervisors immediately
- Clean and clear machine components, including feed hoppers, mixing chambers, and conveyor sections
- Track packaging material usage and flag shortages before production is stalled
- Follow GMP, Food Safety, isocyanate-specific PPE, and chemical-handling procedures
- Maintain defect/scrap rates at or below plant targets
- Complete cross-training on at least one additional specialty machine and operate it independently
- Help reduce unplanned downtime caused by slurry buildup and clogging
- Support onboarding and hands-on training of new operators
Requirements
- 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, ideally with continuous-process or batch-mixing equipment
- Hands-on comfort with manual, physically demanding labor: standing, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs, shoveling/clearing material buildup
- Basic computer literacy sufficient for PLC interfaces and digital production logs
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Fluent spoken/written English sufficient for safety instructions and shift handoffs
- Ability to work on-site in St. Catharines, Ontario
- Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise manufacturing floor environment with temperature swings and airborne dust/organic particulate
- Ability to wear required PPE: respirator, hazmat suit, safety glasses, and gloves
- Ability to work overtime as production schedules demand
- Preferred: Direct experience with PLCs and automated/robotic production equipment
- Preferred: Mechanical aptitude and machine setup/changeover experience
- Preferred: Exposure to slurry, binder, resin, or chemical-mix processes
- Preferred: Valid forklift license
- Preferred: Prior experience training or leading other operators on a specialty machine
Benefits
- RRSP Employer Match Program
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- PPE Reimbursement Program
- Optional overtime shifts available on Fridays
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