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Manufacturing Operator

jfeshojipowercanada

Manufacturing Operator!

About jfeshojipowercanada

  • Us JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario.
  • As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment.
  • Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.
  • Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees.
  • JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?

  • At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety.
  • We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe.
  • By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture.
  • Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

Responsibilities

  • The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for safely operating production equipment used to manufacture wound core and amorphous products.
  • This role includes machine setup, material handling, quality inspections, basic troubleshooting, and production documentation while meeting safety, quality, and production standards.
  • Operators may rotate between workstations based on production requirements.
  • $23.64 plus shift premium Key Responsibilities Operate, set up, adjust, and monitor production equipment to meet quality and production targets.
  • Perform machine changeovers and basic troubleshooting; report complex equipment issues.
  • Load raw materials, process products, and transfer finished goods through the manufacturing process.
  • Conduct in-process and final quality inspections using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  • Complete production, quality, and inventory documentation accurately.
  • Maintain material traceability and follow work orders and production schedules.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, scrap, and rework.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED/CAEC) required Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read work orders, specifications, and technical drawings.
  • Experience using precision measuring equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Basic computer and math skills.
  • Effective communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

  • Forklift, overhead crane, or other material handling certifications are considered an asset.

How you’ll make an impact

Please note that this is a contract position to start and requires availability to work continental rotating shifts, including 11-12 hour day and night shifts.

Qualifications

Please note this posting is for an existing position. #HP