Located in Waterdown, ON
Pay: $32.73 per hour
Job Full Description
Hamilton Express Employment Professionals has proudly served the Hamilton area for over 28 years, connecting skilled talent with leading employers across industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Our client in the Waterdown area is currently seeking an experienced Glass Operations Technician to join their growing operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined production professional with experience in continuous flow manufacturing, automated equipment, process troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and quality control.
If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoy identifying issues, improving processes, and keeping production running safely and efficiently, we would like to hear from you.
Available Shifts
- Days: Monday to Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Afternoons: Monday to Friday | 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Nights: Sunday to Thursday | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment within a continuous flow production environment
- Support glass processing operations, material transfer, and automated production systems
- Monitor, sample, and analyze finished product according to established quality procedures and specifications
- Identify product inconsistencies, process deviations, and quality concerns, making adjustments as required
- Troubleshoot operational issues involving mechanical, electrical, and control systems
- Quickly identify root causes of process interruptions and take corrective action to minimize downtime
- Operate control panels and PLC / HMI-based automated systems
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and routine equipment servicing
- Complete wear-part replacements, screen changes, and minor mechanical maintenance
- Support plant housekeeping, tool care, and equipment cleanliness
- Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and front-end loaders
- Load and unload raw materials, finished products, and incoming deliveries
- Accurately complete production reports, quality documentation, and maintenance records
- Work in full compliance with company safety, environmental, and operational procedures
- Assist in training and supporting new team members
- Contribute to a strong culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, glass, food, industrial production, or continuous flow environments
- Strong ability to troubleshoot process issues and equipment faults
- Mechanical aptitude with experience supporting production equipment
- Experience performing preventative maintenance and equipment inspections
- Strong understanding of quality control procedures and product sampling
- Ability to work independently while following SOPs and production schedules
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical diploma in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, or related field
OR
- Equivalent combination of hands-on production and maintenance experience
Assets include:
- Mechanical Red Seal / Millwright-related training
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, screens, or automated production systems
- Previous experience operating forklifts, loaders, and scissor lifts
- Experience working with HMI / PLC interfaces
- Strong and documented safety record / safety achievements
Why Join This Team?
- Stable full-time opportunity with a reputable employer
- Long-term growth potential
- Hands-on work with advanced manufacturing systems
- Strong focus on safety and training
- Opportunity to develop mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Supportive team environment
This posting represents a current open vacancy with our client.
Our selection process includes AI-enabled screening tools that review applications based on keywords and minimum qualifications. Final hiring decisions are made by a human recruiter.
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Hamilton, ON
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151 York Boulevard, Main Level
Hamilton, ON L8R 3M2
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