Fabrication Operator - Splicer/Dipper

At Hamilton Kent, we pride ourselves in being a company that is both a challenging and rewarding place to work. We specialize in the production and sales of rubber sealing products for infrastructure industry and are dedicated to the success of our customers and our employees.

Do not miss this opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

SUMMARY

Hamilton Kent is seeking for a Fabrication Operator - Splicer/Dipper to join their team on the morning shift. Splicing is the production process utilizing heated molds to join the ends of pre-cut rubber strips to form circular gaskets.

Address: 77 Carlingview Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5E6

Principle Accountabilities:

• Maintain working area is safe & clean before starting work
• Ensure mold temperature has reached its setting prior to splicing
• Perform tasks to prepare strip for splicing as required, e.g., dipping, sanding, heating, cleaning strip ends, etc.
• Verify rubber strip for straight cut and clean ends prior to splicing
• Load tape roll into tape machine and visually check quality
• Close mold; auto timer will open once cure time is up
• Visually inspect gasket for cracks at splice, nibs, lumps, pinholes, and other defects
• Inject silicone into gasket
• Break splice seal using pneumatic anvil
• Place the gasket on the silicone spreader & check for leaks
• Verify the accurate amount of gaskets are put into each box
• Document and record all required information
• Perform other duties as required by supervision to meet production requirements.
• Must be able to meet and maintain company quality and production requirements
• Adhere to company policies and procedure

Requirements

• High school diploma is preferred
• Read write and speak basic English

• Must be able to use or can be trained on various types of measuring tools related to our gasket manufacturing process.

Benefits

• Being part of an inclusive team that fosters a good atmosphere
• Life Insurance
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Retirement Savings Plan

Complexity & Judgement

• Encounters quality issues & machine faults which need to be reported to the Shift Supervisor

Contacts

• Interacts on a daily basis with Shift Supervisor, Lead Hand and Q.A. Inspector

• Occasional interaction with Production Manager, Operational Excellence Team, Health & Safety Manager, Plant Manager and other departments as required

Working Conditions

Incumbent spends almost 100% of his/her time in the plant environment requiring varying degrees of light physical labour. Lifting, pulling (less than 15 lbs.), standing and walking cover the majority of the work. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, and the use of light press equipment.Incumbent understands respects and adheres to the workplace Health & Safety rules & regulations which are derived from the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Hamilton Kent Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Hamilton Kent jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at View email address on apply.workable.com .