At Hamilton Kent, we pride ourselves in being a company that is both a challenging and rewarding place to work. We specialize in the production and sales of rubber sealing products for infrastructure industry and are dedicated to the success of our customers and our employees.
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Summary
Hamilton Kent is seeking for a Cutter to join their team. Cutting is the production process of cutting strip rubber to specified lengths.
Principle Accountabilities
- Confirm that materials have been approved by the Quality Control department.
- Verify the accuracy of the painted logo on the strip rubber or print the correct logo following the Lead Hand's instructions.
- Use air to blow through the strip rubber tube to inspect for pinholes.
- Adjust the cut length on the automatic or manual cutter.
- Proceed with the cutting process.
- Ensure that the cut ends are straight and at a perfect 90-degree angle.
- Make sure the Quality Control team evaluates the first-off item.
- Inspect and log the cut length every half hour.
- Transfer the cut pieces onto a cart and complete the identification tag.
- Weigh and document scrap material.
- Record and document all necessary information.
- Carry out additional tasks as assigned by supervisors to meet production goals.
- Must consistently meet and uphold company quality and production standards.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Operate the printer, manual cutter, or automatic cutter as required.
Requirements
- Read write and speak basic English
- Must be able to use or can be trained on various types of measuring tools related to our gasket manufacturing process
Benefits
- Being part of an inclusive team that fosters a good atmosphere
- Life Insurance
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Retirement Savings Plan
Complexity & Judgement
Encounters quality issues & machine faults which need to be reported to the Shift Supervisor
Contacts
Interacts on a daily basis with Shift Supervisor, Lead Hand & Q.A. Inspector
Occasional interaction with Health & Safety Coordinator and Production Manager
Working conditions
Incumbent spends almost 100% of their time in the plant environment requiring varying degrees of physical labor. Lifting, pulling, pushing (less than 25 lbs), standing and walking cover the majority of the work. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, and the use of equipment with sharp blades.
The incumbent understands respects and adheres to the workplace Health & Safety rules and regulations.
Hamilton Kent Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Hamilton Kent jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Read, write, and speak basic English
- Able to use or be trained on various measuring tools related to gasket manufacturing
- Physical ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs, stand and walk for most of the shift
- Adhere to workplace Health & Safety rules and report quality issues and machine faults
- Operate or be trained to operate printer, manual cutter, and automatic cutter
What We Do
Hamilton Kent is a multinational manufacturer and distributor of resilient-rubber, watertight, sealing systems and components for infrastructure pipe systems. Founded in 1943, the company offers design, development, production, testing, warehousing, and shipping services. They specialize in rubber gaskets for manholes and various pipe materials, as well as flexible pipe-to-manhole connectors, ensuring watertight underground infrastructure. They operate facilities in both the United States and Canada.
