Machine Operator - Blanching Department

About the role

Sandvik is hiring a Machine Operator in its Manufacturing department in Welland, Ontario. The operator works in the Blanching Department and on other manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision cutting tools. The position reports to the Production Supervisor, is non-exempt, and involves no travel.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and offset machines as required.
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequence and setup requirements.
• Verify that finished workpieces conform to specifications.
• Select, align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and material on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.
• Calculate and set controls for feed, speed, depth and angle of cut.
• Check machinery daily to ensure it functions properly.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; certification from a qualified machining training institution is preferred but not required.
• At least 1 year of machine shop experience.
• Experience with Blanching Machines is preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds and stoop, bend or kneel when required.

Required skills

• Strong math skills, including converting metric to inch and decimals to fractions.
• Ability to read blueprints and calculate dimensions and tolerances with micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to machine parts to specification on lathes, milling machines and grinders.
• Ability to set up, adjust and operate basic machine tools and monitor feeds and speeds.