Laser Burner Operator

About the Organization

A career with General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada (GDLS-C) offers plenty of excitement, innovation, and challenge. With lots of global collaboration within the Land Systems family, we are a world-class defence industry leader with expertise in the design and manufacture of light and medium armoured vehicles.

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the men and women who serve, drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

About the Opportunity:

Our company is seeking a laser Operator to be a part of our Manufacturing team. We are looking for individuals who are efficient and comfortable working in a team environment, have the ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules. The operator is responsible for all aspects of the laser cutter's operation and set up. This includes but is not limited to: downloading and editing part; nesting programs; replacing nozzles; operating and loading the pallet shuttle system; unloading the table; handburn; clean/deburr hand-burn and the control pendant. The candidates must have a thorough understanding and ability to operate overhead cranes and remote controls and/or pendant controls, plate lifters and other lifting devices used in the area. Candidates must be able to work on a three-shift basis

Requirements:

Knowledge of numerical control applications.

Good analytical skills and strong mechanical ability.

Strong blue print reading skills.

Thorough understanding of metal burning applications.

Must have CNC Experience

Laser operator experience would be an asset

Benefits

• Base hourly starting rate is $33.91 to a maximum of $51.38 with a 6-year wage progression.
• In addition to your rate, all bargaining unit employees are also entitled to cost of living allowance and an additional $0.40 per hour for participation in the Company's structured improvement program.
• GDLS-C provides all required equipment to perform work.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Shift premium is offered at 5% for afternoon and 10% for midnight shifts.
• GDLS-C offers a company paid, comprehensive benefit package for a range of health and dental services for you and your eligible dependents as well as basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Bargaining unit employees are enrolled in a defined contribution pension plan. There is a required 4% contribution with a 4% company match and up to an additional 2% voluntary contribution which provides another 4% match from the company.

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

If you are looking for that next dynamic opportunity and looking to take the next step in your career - apply to join the General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada today!

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