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Production Technician (2 vacancies) – #7350 – L

Job Developer:
Lindsay Cairns
  • Full Time
  • Smithville, ON
  • Posted on November 24
  • This position has been filled.
  • Wage: To be determined
  • Job ID: 7350
Harbison Walker International (HWI)

Harbison Walker International (HWI)

Are you looking for a career with opportunities to create, build and participate in the evolution of an industry that’s a vital to North American and global manufacturing? A career with a company whose leadership is committed to business success and making Harbison Walker International (HWI) a great place to work? A career that is both challenging and rewarding? A career with professional and personal growth, work-life balance and the chance to work with exceptional coworkers? Think HWI!

We are actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people – particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages and wellness programs.

We currently have openings in our Smithville casting plant for Production Technicians.

Duties:

The Production Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work environment while forming, finishing and packaging castable, refractory products. This position is a labour position which requires ascending and descending steps, constant movement between locations at ground level throughout the day to ensure flow and quality control of the product.

Duties include:

  • Mixing raw materials for casting forms, providing quality control and finishing the final product
  • Lifting and moving product / objects up to 50 pounds
  • Form pressed shapes which includes forklift operation and steady manual labour
  • Attending and participating in daily safety and tier 1 meetings
  • Perform various types of maintenance on equipment
Requirements:

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Physical Activity: requires more than 2/3 of the time standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, hearing, tasting or smelling; requires less than 1/3 of the time sitting
  • Lifting: requires lifting to 10 pounds more than 2/3 of the time and lifting more than 100 pounds less than 1/3 of the time
  • Vision: requires accurate close distance and colour including the ability to adjust focus and use peripheral vision
  • Environment: requires working near moving mechanical parts, and being exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions; in extreme heat or cold and exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; less than 1/3 of the time in an office setting, in high places, at risk of electrical shock and near vibration (respiratory masks are required for some tasks)
  • Noise: requires working in very loud conditions (over 85 decibels)

Other requirements:

  • a high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • previous forklift experience preferred
  • understanding of basic safety / OSHA standards
  • some mechanical aptitude
  • some manufacturing experience is an asset

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