Laser Operator

JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc.•Oakville, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications. Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients. At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

Requirements

1-3 years experience operating an Amada and/or Mitsubishi laser cutting machine is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Experience with operating a Press Break
Experience operating CNC machines (Mill or Lathe)
Overhead crane and forklift certified
Strong attention to detail
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Ability to work in a team environment or independently
Self-motivated and takes initiative to identify problems, opportunities and solutions
Prior programming experience
Exceptional attendance

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor machine in a safe manner
Load and unload material from machine, checking steel before running it through machine
Use safe lifting devices to ensure material is prepped and ready to feed the machine
Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications
Ensure correct materials used cutting steel are clean and positioned correctly in machine
Perform tests on machine and adjust settings and speed according to product specifications
Follow all safety regulations and maintain a work area that is clean and organized
Troubleshoot errors and perform minor maintenance of machine to improve cut quality
Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
Maintain accurate record keeping
Maintain process quality assurance by examining completed work pieces for defects