We are looking for great people to join our team!

Title: Production Operator

Location: Sturgeon Falls, ON

Position: Permanent, Full time, Rotating Shifts 24 hours/5 days per week

Reports to:  Production Supervisor

Come and join our team! Sandvik, Ground Support Division (DSI Underground Ltd.)  is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions, for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in- house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries with a focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability offering solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate equipment where training has been completed
• Assist other machine operators as required.
• At a minimum, meet all production rates for the equipment being operated
• Lift raw materials, finished products, package items. Prepare them for shipment manually or by using forklift (if trained on a forklift)
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Separate products according to weight, grade, size, and composition of materials used to produce them.
• Complete all paperwork as required per DSI Undergrounds process. This could be in paper form or electronically
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
• Remove products, machine attachments, and waste material from machines.
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered-lift trucks.

SKILLS:

• Punctual and ready to work at the start of your shift and after each break.
• Committed to scheduled work hours (24 hours per day, 5 days per week, rotating shifts).
• Willingness to commit to extra hours to meet production target and deadlines when needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Accepts guidance and constructive feedback from fellow and senior staff.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and work ethic and continually strives for improvement.
• Shows eagerness to learn and take on more responsibility.
• Completes the tasks in a timely manner and seeks/offers additional help when required.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Mechanically inclined with prior experience working in an industrial environment is a requirement
• Grade 12 education would be an asset or 1-3 years related experience and/or training
• Can accurately read/understand a tape measure (standard/metric)
• Must have the ability to use fractions, decimals equivalents and conversion of the metric system. (Use of drill charts)
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience would be considered an asset

WE OFFER:

• Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits, Life, AD&D & Travel Insurance
• Employer Contribution Pension Plan
• Work Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
• Free Parking

OUR CULTURE:

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

HOW TO APPLY:

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Operator 1 requisition # R0081408; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.