Entry level Jobs in Airdrie, AB

Founded in 1971, WITRON has become an international leader in automated storage logistics with more than 7,000 colleagues worldwide tending to the planning, realization, and maintenance of our highly automated systems. Our teams – far more than just mechanics, electrical technicians, or mechatronic engineers – act as professionals who are perfectly equipped with full power for finding the best solution to the specific needs of each of our customers.

Our growing division now has close to 1000 employees. Our corporate culture, which is characterized by passion, cooperation, and the drive to move things forward, has allowed us to offer close to 350 internal promotions to our employees in recent years.

APPLY and JOIN our dynamic team in a fascinating high-tech environment facing new and exciting challenges daily.

Job Title: Equipment Operator

We offer you:

• RRSP matching
• Career growth opportunities
• Quality work environment
• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Bonus program
• Paid Sick days
• Internal training program / tuition reimbursement
• Per diem and travel expenses

Your role in our team:

As an Equipment Operator in our Production Team, it will be your responsibility to ensure the proper functioning of the equipment, optimizing operations. Support the daily operations by way of clearing system faults (technical or operational), identify areas of improvement, and monitoring material workflow using system reports and dialogues.

Ideal candidate profile:

As an Equipment Operator, you’re hands-on and detail-oriented, with a practical mindset and the ability to quickly learn new tasks. You take safety seriously and approach your work with professionalism and responsibility. You’re comfortable working independently or as part of a team, and you adjust easily to changing priorities and shift schedules. You’re confident using digital systems and take pride in keeping your workspace clean, organized, and efficient.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Specific technical education is an asset
• Training in entry-level electromechanics an asset
• Technically and mechanically inclined
• Must be able to workdays, evenings, nights and weekends
• Ability to travel for training if required

Skills/Experience Required:

• Technically and mechanically inclined
• Practical attitude and ability to learn new tasks, concepts and procedures
• PC skills in a Windows environment
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 30 meters after extensive training and with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) including a fall protection safety harness
• Must be able to work in conditions of +5C up to -28C with personal protective equipment (PPE) provided including cold temperature gear, facial gear, gloves, and handwarmers
• Must be able to workdays, evenings nights and weekends (After ramp up begins, preferred shifts will be assigned based on hire date)
• Ability to travel if required for training
• Training in entry-level electromechanics an asset

Key Responsibilities:

• Report product and equipment issues in assigned areas
• Clear machine faults in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Adhere to fault-solving procedures
• Maintain and ensure the cleanliness of the workplace, in an organized manner and free of debris
• Return all products and cases outside of automation to designated areas
• Regularly sweep floors, and remove dust from and underneath equipment and panels
• Monitor system performance and operational status
• Escalate repetitive faults
• Provide feedback and updates on system performance
• Adhere to 5s principles
• Attend pre-shift meetings and review the information from a daily PowerPoint presentation

Other duties as assigned