Senior Production Operator

C0001225248P•Sudbury, ON

13d•$59,900 - $69,800•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Production Operator to join our Production Operations team. You will be responsible for operating injection molding machines end-to-end, ensuring safe, efficient production while meeting quality and compliance standards. This role involves equipment operation, mold setup, quality inspections, and daily maintenance activities. Your role plays a crucial part in ensuring workplace safety, maintaining high production quality, and supporting continuous improvement, which will positively impact operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. In this position, you will report to the Production Supervisor or Production Manager. This position is mainly located in our manufacturing facility in Sudbury, Canada, with onsite work required to support production operations. The role requires flexibility to work assigned shifts as needed.

Requirements

Demonstrate a strong safety-first mindset and consistently comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Experienced in manufacturing or injection molding operations and comfortable working in a production environment.
Can read and interpret engineering drawings, quality specifications, and work instructions accurately.
Strong attention to detail with a clear focus on quality, durability, and process compliance.
Physically capable of standing, lifting, and performing repetitive tasks throughout a shift.
Communicate effectively and collaborate well with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
Reliable, accountable, and flexible when supporting changing production priorities.

Nice To Haves

Crane, overhead hoist, or forklift certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Operate injection molding machines with end-to-end responsibility for production output, safety, and quality.
Perform die setting, mold installation, and mold assembly according to technical and process specifications.
Conduct daily Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities to ensure optimal equipment performance.
Read and interpret technical drawings, job specifications, and production instructions.
Perform first-piece inspections, in-process quality checks, and participate in product approval processes.
Handle materials responsibly, including BOM items, molds, frames, and components, ensuring readiness for production.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S, LEAN, and safety standards.
Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams while supporting additional tasks assigned by supervisors.