Our client in Ingersoll (Ingersoll St N and King St W), a Manufacturing Company is seeking experienced Production Floaters with CNC Lath experience to join their team.

This is full-time permanent position with the Company. The client is seeking punctual, and reliable workers.

Must have own transportation - there is no bus route

Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Training on the day shift for 2 weeks. After training, the shift will be rotating every 2 weeks to the following:

Day: 7:30am to 3:30pm - Monday to Friday

Afternoon: 3:30pm to 11:30pm

Midnight 11:30pm to 7:30am - Sunday to Thursday

Must be flexible to work Saturday shifts

Payrate: $27.76/hr (shift premium $85cents for afternoon and $1 for nights)

Any hours worked after 8 hours a shift will be considered Overtime.

The Company offers benefits (health, vision, pension plan) after 3 months of probation

JOB SUMMARY

Production Floaters require some hands-on experience with CNC lathes or automated cells and familiarity with precision tools like calipers and micrometers

The Production Floater is a versatile, high-impact role responsible for supporting daily operations across multiple production and machining lines.

Utilizing extensive machining experience, this individual will operate a variety of automated and manual CNC lathes, welders, and presses. Rather than programming or setting up machines, this role focuses on high-level operation, completing basic cutting tool changes, executing preventative maintenance programs, and verifying product quality using precision tools.

Candidates must possess strong technical adaptability and the ability to work rotating shifts.

RESPONSIBILITIES Multi-Line Machine Operation





- Operate a diverse variety of equipment, including CNC Lathes (Horozontal/Verticle, 2-axis and 3-axis) welders, and presses on both automated and manual lines.
- Load and unload raw parts into machinery with high precision and care.
- Perform basic cutting tool changes as required to minimize machine downtime.
- Follow the designated preventative maintenance program on all assigned equipment to keep machinery running efficiently.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment and tooling within the scope of training.

Quality Assurance & Precision Measurement

- Perform a variety of strict quality checks to verify dimensional accuracy.
- Utilize precision measurement tools effectively, including calipers, micrometers, go/no-go gauges, length gauges, and bore gauges.
- Ensure all Work-in-Progress (WIP) meets precise process standards and organizational quality metrics.
- Complete required quality and production documentation accurately.

Flexibility & Agility

- Seamlessly transition between different automated and manual cells depending on plant operations and production priorities.
- Support continuous improvement, mentoring new operators when required, and providing team flexibility

Safety & Compliance

- Maintain a secure, clean, and organized workspace.




- Adhere strictly to manufacturing safety guidelines and report any equipment or process risks immediately.

Accountabilities

- Operate a variety of CNC machinery, welders, and presses safely, efficiently, and with minimal supervision.
- Ensure product quality by following strict quality procedures and accurately utilizing calipers, micrometers, and precision gauges.
- Maintain accurate documentation for production runs, tool changes, and quality checks.
- Execute preventative maintenance tasks and keep cross-functional workspaces clean and safe.
- Support continuous improvement, operational flexibility, and agility across multiple production lines.

Requirements and Skills

- Education: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
- Experience: Extensive experience operating manufacturing machinery, specifically CNC lathes or automated production cells.
- Tool Competency: Proven experience using calipers, micrometers, and various specialized gauges. (Blueprint reading is not required).
- Shift Availability: Must be fully flexible to rotate across all three shifts (Days, Afternoons, Nights).

Pay: $26.76-$27.76 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ingersoll, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you on a Work permit or PR/Citizen?

Experience:

- using Measuring tools such as calipers/micrometers/gauges: 2 years (required)
- CNC lathe: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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