Company Overview
Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets. Our commitment to quality and sustainability drives us to provide superior performance and reduce waste across our diverse product range.
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Machinist-Weld to join our team at Novolex in Canada.
Job purpose
To machine, fabricate, assemble, and maintain parts and tools
Principal Job Duties
- Produce moulds and/or machined / fabricated parts accurately within established timelines
- Handle cutting, drilling, reaming, boring, polishing, deburring and grinding of aluminium parts
- Handle cleaning, fitting, drilling, and assembling of the tools
- Perform welding and brazing when required
- Assist with sample making process when required
- Grind tools for custom requirements
- Know capability of various machines and related impact on parts/tools
- Come up with ideas for productivity improvements through engineering solutions like jigs, fixtures etc. whenever required
- Guide and assist co-workers whenever required
- Make wooden crates and pack the tools for shipment whenever required
- Lift and move product / parts / boxes when required
- Assist with cleaning up machines and their general maintenance
- Assist with driving light duty vehicle (small truck) when needed
- Diligently follow lockout / tag out procedures whenever required
- Understand, maintain, and follow the working procedures for machine shop
- Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S in own work area and around work units
- Perform all work in a safe manner and fully comply with the Safety and Quality (GMP) policies and procedures of the Company
- Any other duties as assigned by the Management
Job Requirements
- Minimum High school diploma and Ontario Machinist Certification or equivalent hands-on work experience with conventional machines in typical machine-shop.
- 5+ years in machine shop and fabrication of thermoforming moulds or similar applications
- Strong knowledge of different tooling machinery and its usage, including Milling Machines, Lathes, Drilling Machine, Band saw, Grinders etc.
- Able to verify dimensions of machined parts or tooling using different measuring instruments e.g. Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height gauge etc.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints or study sample parts to determine machining operations to be performed
- Strong knowledge of welding and brazing is required or willing to be trained
- Able to work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Should possess own basic tools
- Must have valid drivers license for light duty vehicle
- Able to use lift trucks and cranes safely (training will be provided)
- Good English communications skills (verbal and written)
Pay: $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
