Material Processor/Machine Operator

at  Walters Group Inc

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.
At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.
We’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada’s Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We’re committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.
If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure in both metric and imperial.
• Familiar with NC and CNC controls.
• Knowledge and understanding of how to setup and use a variety of machines:
• Mills
• Ironworkers
• Blast cabinets
• Radial arm drills
• Vertical bandsaws
• Horizontal bandsaws
• Cold cut saws
• Burnishers
• DA Sanders
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Procedures.
• A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
• Organization Skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with hand tools, polishing and achieving high end finishes.
• Analytical and Problem Solving skills.

• Efficient and accurate operation of Feature Walters machines.
• Studies work orders and interpret blueprints to determine machining operations to be performed.
• Ensures dimensional accuracies and tolerances.
• Maintain accurate records of the machine and ensure all required paperwork is completed correctly.
• Completes machine sign offs and ensures safety records are kept up to date.
• Troubleshoots machine problems working with maintenance when required.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Runs machine in accordance with Walters safe work practices and procedures.
• Ensures all tools/equipment and machines are operated with care.
• Trains junior machine operators/prep employees on machine use and capabilities