Apprentice - Heat Treat (Automotive)

Our Offering

• Competitive wages - up to $31.98 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

• Work under direct supervision of immediate Leader and routine operational guidance of others.
• Follow standard work instructions and work specifications.
• Able to read and interpret machine/process prints, drawings and manuals.
• Collect, record, document  and enter all data as required. 
• Operate all machines and perform required change over activities within the defined work area as required as per operator certification process.
• Set up, calibrate and maintain all tools, equipment, systems, processes and machines within the work area. 
• Perform required setter based TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) within the work area.
• Perform complex problem solving and troubleshoot to resolve production/process issues to meet required standards.
• Perform inspection on own work using precision measuring equipment as provided or directed to assess quality of work.
• May be required to work in other departments or to set up a process for others  to operate.
• Required to train other operators as needed.  
• Confirm operational/technical questions with area (Technician where applicable) or Leader when necessary.

Your Qualifications

• Education: Required: Grade 12 diploma; Preferred: Diploma/Certificate in Manufacturing Techniques or Applied Mechanical Engineering

• Experience: Perform successfully as an Operator Level II within the work area or have equivalent work experience/ education

• Skills: Meets training requirements defined for the position