Night Shift Plasma Table Operator

Morskate Manufacturing is a family-run structural steel manufacturer located in Ponoka, Alberta. Specializing in structural, agricultural and custom orders, we take pride in the ability to be adaptable and flexible when designing and building orders to meet the customers exact requirements.

Position Summary

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity that comes with amazing opportunities for success and growth for your future? Morskate Manufacturing is actively recruiting a motivated Night Shift Plasma Table Operator to join our dynamic team of professionals.

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient setup, operation, and maintenance of a CNC plasma cutting table. This role involves interpreting cutting instructions, verifying material specifications, and ensuring parts are properly cut, labeled, and organized for fabrication. A strong attendance record, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and equipment care are essential in this role.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain excellent attendance record

- Operate and maintain CNC controlled plasma table and CNC controlled equipment

- Ensure proper material is loaded and thickness matches nest

- Manage plasma table operation in conjunction with grinding and cleaning parts with grinder and other hand tools

- Label, stack and organize cut parts as per nest for use by fabrication

- Completion of applicable paperwork associated with the position

- Maintain and service plasma table and related equipment as required

- Perform maintenance, repair and troubleshooting machines; record any chances & notify Plasma nester or area manager

- Notify lead hand when stock is low to ensure reordering happens in a timely manner and ensure smooth operations

- Accurate use of square, levels, angle finder and other measuring tools related to specific area (in both Metric & Imperial)

- Operate grinders and other hand tools

- Safe operation of overhead crane and mobile equipment for material movement

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. You may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements/Qualifications

- Previous experience in a metal fabrication shop an asset

- Thorough understanding of CNC controlled plasma tables and CNC controlled equipment

- Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, procedures and practices

- Knowledge of materials and strong understanding of metals

- Ability to multi task i.e. program, run table, grind and clean parts with grinder and other tools

- Good with numbers in regards to accurate measurements, checking drawings, counting parts and calculating weights

- Must have good time management skills

- Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs. and be on feet for long periods of time

- Able to work independently or as part of a team

- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English clearly

- Possess problem solving skills

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

- Active participation in company safety program

- Follow safety protocol including wearing of required PPE and understanding and application of safety policies, procedures and practices

What Morskate Manufacturing Offers

- Permanent, year-round employment

- Competitive wages

- Overtime after 8 hours a day / 44 hours a week

- Benefits after 3 months of employment

- 4% vacation pay plus statutory holiday pay

- Guaranteed every Sunday off

We offer competitive starting wages beginning at $26.00 per hour, with final rates determined by your experience, skill level, and how well you align with the role. We appreciate dedication and commitment, and we conduct thorough performance reviews after three months and annually to acknowledge outstanding work and support employee growth.

We would like to thank all of those that apply, however only short-listed candidates selected will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- Vision care

Work Location: In person