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Machine Operator - Blanching

@ Indexable Cutting Tools of Canada

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Welland, Ontario

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Indexable Cutting Tools of Canada is hiring a full-time Machine Operator in Welland, ON, to work in its Blanching Department and on other manual machines producing precision cutting tools. The work involves machine setup, reading engineering drawings, and verifying finished parts against specifications. The posting requires a high school diploma and at least one year of machine shop experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up machines, offsets and holding fixtures
  • Study blueprints and specifications for dimensions and tolerances
  • Verify finished workpieces against specifications
  • Set machine controls for speed, feed, depth and angle
  • Check machinery daily for functionality

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Minimum 1 year machine shop experience required
  • Machining certification preferred
  • Experience with blanching machines preferred
  • Strong math and blueprint reading skills

Tools & skills

lathemilling machinegrindershapermicrometercaliperblanching machine
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low
EducationHigh school (required)

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Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Welland, ON

Travel: None

Job Summary: The Machine Operator will work within our Blanching Department and other various manual machines to produce premium quality, high precision, and cutting tools. Will verify accuracy by using engineering prints, component drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for the setup and offsets as required.

Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances for finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and material on machines such as mills, lathes, grinders and shapers.

Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors and speed, feed, depth, and angle cut.

Check machinery on a daily basis to ensure functionality.

Other duties assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machining is preferred but not required.

Minimum of 1 year machine shop experience is required.

Experience with Blanching Machines is preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong math skills required to perform day to day operations including the ability to convert metric to inch and decimal to fraction.

Ability to accurately read blueprints.

Ability to calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.

Ability to machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders.

Ability to measure, examine, and test completed tools in order to detect defects and ensure conformance with specifications.

Ability to set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations.

Ability to monitor feeds and speeds of machines during the machining process.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to stoop, bend or kneel when required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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