Machine Operator in Fergus | $30-$32/hour (2025-09-23)
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IS2 is hiring a full-time Machine Operator in Fergus
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate production machines to manufacture electrical cables according to design specifications
- Read design recipes and cable drawings to ensure proper setup
- Select appropriate tooling and raw materials for each production run
- Set up and clean equipment prior to production
- Conduct in-process and finished product quality checks, including visual inspections and precise measurements using tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, microscopes, precision scales, and tensile testing equipment
- Monitor machines during production, flagging non-conforming products and ensuring quality standards are met
- Feed raw materials into machines and remove finished goods as needed
- Use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, reach trucks, forklifts, and overhead cranes
- Label in-process and finished goods accurately
- Perform autonomous maintenance tasks, including filter changes, oil top-ups, greasing, and inspecting bearings, sheaves, and rollers
- Maintain compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with 7S practices
- Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
- Achieve zero non-conforming products reaching final inspection
- Maintain consistent machine uptime and production efficiency
- Ensure all documentation and labeling are accurate
- Follow all safety protocols with zero incidents
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a Machine Operator in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge of electrical cable production or similar processes is an asset
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
- Valid forklift certification is an asset
| Pay Rate: $30-$32 | Schedule : Rotational – Continental , Monday to Friday, manufacturing environment
Job Features
Job Category | Manufacturing & Food/Beverage |