Production Operators Jobs

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Will perform a variety of tasks relative to the production of the various types of side moulding produced through the Injection Moulding process either in the moulding or the assembly function.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• Maintains records of production and scrap figures
• Able to work with both hands, be able to reach and bend
• Operators will clean, inspect and perform several cosmetic functions to the component part that would include de-gating of parts using exacto knife, sanding, hand trimming parts.
• Grade 12
• Other duties as assigned
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuiti 4363 Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
• Maintain equipment and keeps work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Moves materials and boxes, packages components parts into cardboard container, part racks or totes
• Performs assembly functions on some component parts
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• No previous knowledge of the job is required for moulding

The Tool and Die Maker will be responsible for working under minimal supervision, laying out, constructing and repairing shop tools, gauges, fixtures, jigs and dies per blueprints, drawings and /or verbal instructions for use within the plant.

Reports to the Toolroom Manager (Under new management)

Core Competencies

• Decision making and Judgment
• Operating Equipment
• Communication
• Quality Orientation
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Time Management
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Accountability and Dependability
• Planning and Organizing
• Development and Continual Learning
• Team Work
• Problem Solving

Job Duties

• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), vernier callipers, micrometers, and electronic measuring devices
• May assist in the construction and rebuilding of machines used in production
• Actively participates in the Quality Improvement System
• Cleans, checks and lubricates machines to maintain proper operation
• Prepare templates and sketches, and determine work processes
• Operates machines such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, shapers and grinders to fabricate dies, tools, jigs and fixtures
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining
• Repairs and reworks dies, tools, jigs, etc., per blueprints/engineering drawings/sketches/verbal instructions
• Test completed tools, dies, jigs or fixtures for proper operation
• May program CNC machine tools
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models
• Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools
• May construct components and parts to close tolerances that may have nonstandard or unusual shapes
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools to cut, turn, mill, plane, drill, bore, grind or otherwise shape work piece to prescribed dimensions and finish
• May heat treat small parts to ensure conformity to specifications
• Performs other duties as required

Work Conditions

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and improve dies
• Able to work well under pressure
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, ear protection etc.
• Good understanding of presses and how they affect die performance and part quality
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• High School Diploma
• Min. 1-3 years working experience in Tool and Die Making/Maintenance
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a busy environment
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
• Certificate of Qualification for Tool and Die Maker
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills
• Overtime as required
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.