Machine Operator – Press Room Full Time

Purpose

The Machine Operator – Press Room role operates a variety of metal forming and finishing equipment to support manufacturing output. This role performs set-ups, processing, and routine inspections while working in coordination with other team members. Additionally, this role supports EFCO’s manufacturing operations by producing high-quality forms, components, and assemblies with precision and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and Set Up Production Equipment (50%)

• Able to perform basic setup and operation of some of the machinery in the department including punch presses, brake presses (hydraulic and mechanical), OBI press, saws, drill presses, radial arm drills, bulldozer, plate rollers, beveller, and additional equipment as assigned.
• Ensure machines are properly calibrated, and parts meet required specifications.

Fabricate and Assemble Components (10%)

• Prepare simple lay outs to drill forms and structural steel, stretch column forms.
• Prepare parts according to blueprints and work orders.

Perform Quality and Documentation Tasks (15%)

• Interpret blueprints accurately to validate part dimensions.
• Complete labor entries in work orders and Kronos.
• Participate in the Quality Audit process to maintain production standards.

Support Material Handling and Maintenance (15%)

• Safely move parts and materials using material handling equipment and lifting attachments.
• Conduct daily preventative maintenance on machines and maintain a clean work area.

Follow Safety and Environmental Standards (10%)

• Adhere to all company safety procedures, environmental policies, and participate actively in training sessions and improvement initiatives.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Experience in metal fabrication and use of measuring tools preferred.
• Other Requirements: Competent in using both metric and imperial measurement systems.

Core Competencies

• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, tasks, and outcomes; follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.

Physical Demands

Level III Job Classification Physical Requirements

• Climbing: Rarely
• Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
• Vision: Continuously
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Sitting: Rarely to Continuously
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward bend in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally
• Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs
• Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Waist to crown vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• One hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet
• Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs, and Rarely up to 70 lbs for 20 feet
• Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs, and Rarely up to 70 lbs for 20 feet
• One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft
• Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently
• Stooping: Occasionally to frequently
• Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently
• Right-hand Left-hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently
• Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers are Frequently to Continuously
• Level III Work: Exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Functional Job Analysis
  • Rarely = 1-5% of the day
  • Occasionally = 6-33% of the day
  • Frequently = 34-66% of the day
  • Continuously = 67-100% of the day

The position is currently classified as on-site.

EFCO Culture & Safety

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any / all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.

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EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code including race, colour, age, sex, ancestry, citizenship, ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Accommodation will be provided on request to applicants with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code up to the point of undue hardship.

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