Job Description

Founded in 1923 as a family-owned single plant operation, Ontario Die International (ODI) has developed into the world's leading manufacturer of quality cutting dies for the automotive industry. Today ODI serves industries around the globe, with facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Czech Republic. Our Kitchener Corporate Headquarters and R&D Centre oversees global administrative functions, and houses an Engineering team that develops advanced software, automation, and vision systems to serve both our manufacturing facilities and our customers worldwide.



We have an opening in our Kitchener production group for a General Labourer. This person will report to the local Production Supervisor. The group produces cutting dies for customers across Canada and the U.S while also supporting engineers and other office staff in Kitchener.





Responsibilities:




MIG welding, using an oxy acetylene torch & filing Operating grinder (pedestal & cylindrical) Operating band saw, table saw & compound mitre saw Operating drill press & belt sander Operating the steel bridging machine Steel cutting with shears (hydraulic, pneumatic & manual) Bending steel with auto bending machine & hydraulic bender Cleaning & painting dies Cutting & gluing rubber to die boards Packaging dies to prepare them for shipping Building pallets for shipments Material handling & moving materials with a pump truck




Skills Required:




Mechanically inclined and likes to work with their hands Basic experience with welding Interested to learn new skills such as bending, drilling & filing Ability to operate automated equipment Comfortable working with power tools, band saw, sander & grinder Heavy lifting required Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time General computer knowledge Ability to follow written and oral instructions Works well in a group Responsible, punctual & overall positive attitude




Experience:




Shop floor experience is an asset Knowledge of machine shop safety protocols is an asset




Many of our employees have stayed with our company for years or decades. We feel it is a great place and that we can offer the right person interesting and challenging work. We provide training and hope to find a person who will continue to learn and work with us for many years.





Dayshift Position: Monday-Friday



Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm





The position will include a competitive wage plus benefits after a probationary period.





Please submit your resume for this position - applicants that are considered suitable will be contacted.