Press Operator/Set Up Technician

About Us:

AMKAD Metal Components Inc. is a world class manufacturer of products using powder metallurgy technology. We are a Canadian, family owned business, and we are dedicated to maintaining a high level of quality and reliability in servicing our customers.

Job Overview:

We are looking to hire a set up technician to join our team.  This position focuses on the operation and setting up of compacting presses.  The successful candidate must possess a strong mechanical aptitude.  We provide training to use our compacting presses and be willing and able to learn the unique powder metal process. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Some operation of machines to produce parts to close tolerance; learn set-up of machines starting with simple machinery, single level small presses and progressing to multi-level presses
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot shop machinery for optimum output
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting, repair and adjustments
• Maintain good housekeeping practices and understand/follow safety procedures and company policies
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Minimum 1+ years of experience using machinery; preference given to those with shop experience, or manufacturing environment, set up experience or equivalent mechanical experience

·         Competitive wage start rate of $21 to operate a press, progressing to higher wage, depending on candidate relevant experience, and progression speed

• 40 - 42 hours per week: during first 3 weeks would be on day shift for training purposes, then after that rotation of shifts with 2 to 3 weeks alternating afternoon shift & 2 to 3 weeks of days  rotation; occasional midnights every 1 to 2 months - - this all depends on production needs
• Schedules posted in advance; paid 30 minutes of lunch per day; shorter Friday shifts
• Vacation- 2 weeks vacation to start  (4 % vacation pay added to every pay deposit)
• Benefits-offered to permanent full-time employees after 3 months probation-medical, dental, vision, critical illness, drug coverage, health spending account; co-pay bi-weekly premium, uniform rental provided with 100 % coverage by employer eligible after 1 month; bonus eligibility after 6 months