Sandvik Mining, Ground Support Division is seeking a
Production Operator
Location: Saskatoon
Come and join our team! Ground Support Division, Sandvik Mining, 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.
Currently we have an opening for a Production Operator. This position is responsible for the production operations, including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging.
Are you an enthusiastic team player looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise in manufacturing? We want to hear from you!
While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!
What you will be doing
- Under general direction, responsible for the setup, calibration, and operation of machines used in production processes.
- Follows established procedures for operating various conventional and/or CNC (computerized numerical control) manufacturing equipment.
- Selects and measures raw materials and parts to specifications to prepare for production processing.
- Resolves issues related to the organization's production, machinery, processing and/or packaging operations.
- Inspects machining operations and finished product against specified tolerances using precision measuring tools.
- Determines and corrects minor machine malfunctions and performs simple routine maintenance and cleaning.
- Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements. Contribute to the manufacturing of components and finished.
- General labour.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Environmental Health and Safety
- Comply with safety policies and applicable government, customer or industry regulations or requirements.
- Maintain orderly work area and ensure housekeeping requirements are met.
- Attend Environmental, Health and Safety related trainings.
- Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) assigned for each task.
Required Competencies:
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Previous related experience in a production or manufacturing environment
- Ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word in English
- Ability to read and understand basic instructions provided in written or drawing form
- Good mathematical skills, ability to accurately read/understand a tape measure (metric/standard)
- Understanding of common workplace safety and environment practices
- Ability to meet attendance/punctuality requirements
- Ability to work shift-work
- Physical ability to continually handle objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate forklift would be an asset.
Education:
- Grade 12 Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…
- The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
- The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
- The opportunity to reach your full potential.
- Ongoing development and training.
- A competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.
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!
We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.
Do you want to learn more?
To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/
How to Apply
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Production Operator position, requisition # R0094833 . While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
