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!SummaryHamilton 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 5E6Principle Accountabilities:Maintain working area is safe & clean before starting workEnsure mold temperature has reached its setting prior to splicingPerform tasks to prepare strip for splicing as required, e.g., dipping, sanding, heating, cleaning strip ends, etcVerify rubber strip for straight cut and clean ends prior to splicingLoad tape roll into tape machine and visually check qualityClose mold; auto timer will open once cure time is upVisually inspect gasket for cracks at splice, nibs, lumps, pinholes, and other defectsInject silicone into gasketBreak splice seal using pneumatic anvilPlace the gasket on the silicone spreader & check for leaksVerify the accurate amount of gaskets are put into each boxDocument and record all required informationPerform other duties as required by supervision to meet production requirementsMust be able to meet and maintain company quality and production requirementsAdhere to company policies and procedureRequirementsHigh school diploma is preferredRead write and speak basic EnglishMust be able to use or can be trained on various types of measuring tools related to our gasket manufacturing processBenefitsBeing part of an inclusive team that fosters a good atmosphereLife InsuranceExtended Health CareDental CareVision CareRetirement Savings PlanComplexity & JudgementEncounters quality issues & machine faults which need to be reported to the Shift SupervisorContactsInteracts on a daily basis with Shift Supervisor, Lead Hand and Q.A. InspectorOccasional interaction with Production Manager, Operational Excellence Team, Health & Safety Manager, Plant Manager and other departments as requiredWorking ConditionsIncumbent 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 HR@hamiltonkent.com.