Role overview

North West Rubber Ltd., was founded in 1968 in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada.

In the late ’60′s and early ’70′s, the company picked up scrap tires and buffings from the local area, ground them up, and manufactured rubber mats. These mats were purchased for use in horse and dairy stalls, ice rinks, gyms, and pick-up truck beds. Over the years, the business has grown and changed from a small, regional manufacturer of crude rubber products to a leading, global recycled rubber manufacturer.

Today, North West Rubber is one of the largest rubber mat manufacturers in the world. The company owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, & Quebec), in the USA (Texas), and in China. Their products are distributed all over the world.

Summary:

The Die-Cutter is primarily responsible for cutting raw mats from the yard into various required finished products for end users as well as helping maintain departmental equipment and housekeeping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Cut raw mats from yard according to customers’ requirements
Achieve cut average of 42 on DC 1+3/58 on DC 2 mats/hour
Accurately write out daily shift-report sheets
Stack product neatly on appropriate pallets
Follow safe operations/lock-out procedures
Maintain safe and proper operation of forklift and equipment
Assist head changes and blade changes
Maintain die-cutter machines (Minor table repairs/changes, minor blade repairs/changes, blow off and oil machines)
Daily and end of the week clean-up of work area
Empty the garbage and rubber scrap bins when needed
Keep 2nd grade mats organized and separate from orders
Quality control (Check for 2nd/3rd grade mats, count mats, proper skids, +/- 1/8” tolerance, ensure tags are filled out correctly)
Maintain less than 3.5% absenteeism rate
Other work related duties as assigned

Specifications:

Basic mechanical aptitude is an asset
Must have good communication/interpersonal skills
Possess problem solving, trouble shooting, and organization skills
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must be observant, patient and respectful of others
Must have forklift training
Must be able to perform and endure physical labour
Must be able to perform shift-work schedules
Provide own CSA approved steel-toed footwear
Must exemplify NWR core values of “Respect for All”, “Own It”, and “Results Focused”

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