DEW Engineering and Development is a multi-divisional technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products for global clients. DEW provides a wide range of services and products to our military and commercial customers including: design, test and evaluation; prototyping and development; and manufacturing. DEW offers opportunities for growth, an attractive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and an environment that promotes personal and professional success. We currently have an opening for the following position:
Machine Operator (Prod Spec. II)
The Machine Operator reports directly to the Fabrication Shop Supervisor.
Job Purpose:
The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and accurate cutting or bending of product through the assigned machine/process in the fabrication department.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Quality:
- Consistently meet all specifications and standards in production
- Perform visual inspections to ensure quality standards are met
- Read and interpret drawings and specifications
Quantity:
- Ensure work is performed safely and efficiently, with minimal waste
- Meet the productivity standards as established in the shop
- Responsible for assisting in meeting all production schedules and deadlines
- Work with the supervisor to resolve any technical, productivity, safety or schedule problems
General Duties:
- Perform general shop duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Operate machinery and use tools safely
- Report broken or damaged machinery promptly
- Review work instruction, procedures and checklists and ensure materials and equipment needed for production are ready and the work area is prepared
- Assist in any work area and aid other team members when assigned
- Clean work areas as required
- Perform Operator maintenance on equipment and keep records
- Wear and use appropriate safety equipment
- Ensure all training certificates are current
Other:
- Travel as required
- Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems
- Other duties as assigned
Experience:
- Previous experience working in a high-volume production facility
- Experience reading blueprints
- Experience operating one or more of the following: Shear, laser, water jet, pipe bender or brake to quality standards and guidelines
- For Brake Operator, previous experience is required on the brake
- Experience using power tools
Education/ Professional Certification:
- High School Diploma
- Must have, or be eligible for, all current applicable training certifications
- Post secondary diploma in Manufacturing Technology preferred
Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to use measuring tools
- Math skills
- Ability to work well with others
If your background is a match and you are interested in pursuing this challenging opportunity, please forward your resume in confidence with “Machine Operator” in the subject line.
While we thank all those who apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
DEW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
DEW strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, DEW will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.50-$34.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K1G 4G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
