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Machine Operator - Manual Operations - Aerospace

Schaeffler
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1 year ago
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Are you looking for a dynamic, team-based company with opportunity for development? If so, look no further! Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. is growing in leaps and bounds and is looking to add to its team of great, full-time employees.

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company, and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Our Offering

Competitive wages - up to $29.75 per hour + shift premiums (wage is assigned based on skill and ability and position); Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire; Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached; Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales; Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation; An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance); Employee Discount programs are available for all employees; Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas.

Your Key Responsibilities

Set up and operate all required manual production processes. Perform basic problem solving and troubleshoot to resolve production/process issues to meet required standards. Responsible for quality and quantity of work produced by handheld and/or hand operated equipment. Required to perform inspection of own work using precision measuring equipment as provided or directed to assess quality of work. Follow and accurately record data as directed or required in routers, IMS and any other production tracking systems. Required to train other operators as needed. May be required to perform other manual operations in other departments. Ability to read and interpret production prints. Requires adequate computer skills to access production procedures to perform the required work. Responsible for excellent housekeeping and maintaining 5S in all areas. Meet the skill requirements identified in the applicable training matrix, and maintain certification through company Certified Operator Program.

Your Qualifications

Education: Grade 12 diploma

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Your Contact

Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. 

Jennifer Lois Alexander-Cormier 

+15192766582 

Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Candidate must be able to pass Canadian Controlled Goods Assessment and criminal background check and be compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

NOTE: Exemptions to the Canadian government to grant temporary residents/international students access to their export controlled goods is required and takes a minimum of 2 months from offer acceptance for processing. This may delay start dates for candidates on temporary work permits.

Keywords: Experienced; Operator; Full-Time; Unlimited; Production; 

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