Operations Technician (Relief)

Opta Group•Hamilton, ON

3d•CA$34 - CA$34•Onsite

About The Position

At Opta Glass, we are reshaping the future of construction materials by turning post-consumer glass into high-performance, sustainable building solutions. We are leading the charge in sustainable innovation with a bold mission to lower environmental impact, divert waste from landfills, and improve construction performance. Our recycled glass products deliver up to a 20:1 reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional cement. Our process minimizes glass waste, approaching zero landfill diversion. Our materials enhance concrete strength, durability, corrosion resistance, and weather resistance. Using state-of-the-art cleaning systems and proprietary fine milling technology, we’re producing some of the most advanced recycled glass materials in North America. Our flagship facility in Waterdown, Ontario, with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year, is now operational and poised to disrupt the traditional concrete and cement industries. This is Glass RE-defined™ - a breakthrough in green building materials. As the largest operation of its kind globally, our Waterdown facility is setting a new benchmark for performance-driven, sustainable construction products. Be part of a company that’s building smarter, stronger, and greener. The Glass Operations Technician (Relief) will report directly to the Glass Plant Manager or designate and is responsible for performing a variety of production, quality and maintenance tasks to assist with glass operations.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lb
Previous experience in a production/manufacturing setting
Capable of working in a team and independently
Capable of following a production plan while working independently
Technical diploma or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have basic math skills.
Must have both verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Welding and other mechanical RED Seal training is preferred.
Previous experience operating forklift, loader, and scissor lift is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate Glass Cleaning, Glass Operations equipment as standard but be able to operate plant legacy equipment if required.
Packaging 1000 kg bulk bags of products via bulk bag loading system in Glass area.
Reports any inconsistencies and uses standard repair procedures.
Monitor quality and record general production information.
Work in compliance with company safety, environmental and operating procedures.
Loading of customer product pick-ups (legacy infrastructure and glass).
Unloading of material and equipment deliveries.
Cleaning of the plant as required.
Operate forklift and scissor lift.
Operate front end loader for glass transfer and waste removal.
Work at heights using fall protection.
Must know how to SAFELY operate all equipment used in the glass production area.
Maintain production at peak performance.
Be well versed and follow SOP’s for all production and maintenance operations.
Operate control panels. Operate equipment systems from a PLC interface (automated control)
Sample and analyze finished product per quality procedures.
Record and confirm daily production.
Assist with training of new employees.
Shift work is required. Regular working hours are day shift; 6:00am to 4:00pm, however the successful candidate must be able to work both day shift, 6:00am to 4:00pm, and night shift, 8:00pm to 6:00pm to provide relief coverage as scheduled.
Evaluate raw materials and finished products to internal and/or customer specifications.
Report any non-conformities to management.
Assist in investigation of customer complaints.
Maintain written quality records.
Must be able to communicate both written and verbally with management and through use of various productivity software programs as Sharepoint, Outlook email, Excel, etc
Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services in conjunction with Operations Mechanic.
Perform wear part maintenance and screen replacement (as defined by SOP’s) in conjunction with Operations Mechanic.
Other maintenance procedures as skills allow
Effectively handle small tools.
Maintain and clean tools and equipment.
Other duties as required when directed by plant management.