Overview

We are currently seeking a Steel Cutter to join our team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Coordinator Lead, the Steel Cutter is responsible for cutting various materials (steel, aluminum, etc.) to tight tolerances, to be supplied to the Machine and Fabrication Shop.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, we are a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees, we are proud to announce we received final ISO 90001 certification in February 2021.

JENOPTIK is an integrated photonics company that employs approximately 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries, and operates in three photonic-based divisions: Light and Optics, Light and Production and Light and Safety.

By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their individual knowledge, skills, experience and perspectives, we create exceptional value for all our stakeholders.

Prodomax Barrie is proud to be a multi-lingual work environment: Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian and Spanish.

Our Team Members are fundamental to our success. They are mountain bikers, ATVers, road bikers, skiers, avid readers, golfers, runners, amateur chefs, video game heroes, care-givers, musicians, community volunteers, kayakers, fitness enthusiasts, hockey players, outdoor sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.

We are a diverse and inclusive work culture – everyone is welcome!

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

– Work in compliance with all company Health and Safety and Administrative policies and procedures

– Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, assembly, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, technical drawings and procedural manuals

– Layout of components for cutting to prescribed tolerances

– Set up and operate vertical, horizontal and automatic saws

– Select mechanical measuring, checking and layout tools and devices

– Execute measuring, checking and layout operations

– Ability to use hand tools such as grinders, torches, and plasma cutters

– Operating metal shaping machines such as Iron Workers and other metal straightening and bending machines

– Ability to kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, and reach above and below waist

– Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs

– Practice excellent housekeeping skills in work area

Experience and Technical Skills:

  • High School Diploma as a minimum
  • Computer knowledge – MS Outlook and MS Excel
  • Strong mathematical and mechanical skills
  • Forklift and Bridge Crane experience is an asset

Key Professional Attributes:

  • Positive attitude
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work
  • Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as being able to work independently
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment
  • Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
  • Excellent conflict resolutions skills
  • Excellent judgment and strong problem solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options
  • High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines; and
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary

Our Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and profit-sharing bonus
  • Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
  • Employee training, development, tuition and professional fees reimbursement
  • Subsidized onsite café with takeout meals by Gus, the best chef everJ
  • Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children enrolled in technical program at recognized Canadian college/university
  • Annual performance review
  • Safe, professional work environment
  • Casual business dress
  • $3,000 (Senior) $2,000 (Intermediate) and $1,000 (Junior) referral fees if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included
  • Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
  • Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards

Jenoptik Barrie is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise your Human Resources contact when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Prodomax Automation continues to monitor and implement internal control requirements to ensure the Health and Safety of all employees as an essential employer in Ontario.

Experience:

  • steel cutting: 1 year (preferred)

Work remotely:

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