Splicing is the production process utilizing heated moulds to join the ends of pre-cut rubber strips to form circular gaskets.
B shift : Monday - Friday ( 3 : 00PM-11 : 00PM )
Permanent and full time position
24,00$ / h (22,85$ + 1,15$ / h premium) + full benefits + RRSP from Day 1
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Maintain working area is safe & clean before starting work
Ensure mould temperature has reached its setting prior to splicing
Perform tasks to prepare strip for splicing as required, , dipping, sanding, heating, cleaning strip ends, etc.
Verify rubber strip for straight cut and clean ends prior to splicing
Load tape roll into tape machine and visually check quality
Load gasket into press
Insert splicing tape between the ends of gaskets (as required)
Close mold; auto timer will open once cure time is up
Remove gasket & remove flashing
Visually inspect gasket for cracks at splice, nibs, lumps, pinholes, and other defects
Inject silicone into gasket
Break splice seal using pneumatic anvil
Place the gasket on the silicone spreader & check for leaks
Pack finished gaskets
Verify the proper amount of gaskets are put into each box
Document and record all required information
Perform other duties as required by supervision to meet production requirements.
Must be able to meet and maintain company quality and production requirements
Adhere to company policies and procedures
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma is preferred
Read write and speak basic English
Must be able to use or can be trained on various types of measuring tools related to our gasket manufacturing process.
COMPLEXITY & JUDGEMENT
Encounters quality issues & machine faults which need to be reported to the Shift Supervisor
CONTACTS
Interacts on a daily basis with Shift Supervisor, Lead Hand and Inspector
Occasional interaction with Production Manager, Operational Excellence Team, Health & Safety Manager, Plant Manager and other departments as required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbent 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