Fabrication Operator - Splicer/Dipper

Overview

Operate splicing equipment to join rubber strips and produce gaskets.

Key Responsibilities

• splice seal
• gasket inspection
• strip preparation
• tape loading
• silicone injection
• quality reporting

Tasks

-Break splice seal using pneumatic anvil -Encounters quality issues & machine faults which need to be reported to the Shift Supervisor -Interacts on a daily basis with Shift Supervisor, Lead Hand and Q.A. Inspector -Place the gasket on the silicone spreader & check for leaks -Adhere to company policies and procedure -Maintain working area is safe & clean before starting work -Visually inspect gasket for cracks at splice, nibs, lumps, pinholes, and other defects -Perform tasks to prepare strip for splicing as required, e.g., dipping, sanding, heating, cleaning strip ends, etc -Document and record all required information -Verify rubber strip for straight cut and clean ends prior to splicing -Verify the accurate amount of gaskets are put into each box -Ensure mold temperature has reached its setting prior to splicing -Load tape roll into tape machine and visually check quality -Inject silicone into gasket -Occasional interaction with Production Manager, Operational Excellence Team, Health & Safety Manager, Plant Manager and other departments as required

Requirements

• mold operation
• measuring tools
• basic english
• high school
• quality standards

What You Bring

-Close mold; auto timer will open once cure time is up -Must be able to use or can be trained on various types of measuring tools related to our gasket manufacturing process -Read write and speak basic English -High school diploma is preferred -Must be able to meet and maintain company quality and production requirements

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Benefits

-Retirement Savings Plan -Extended Health Care -Dental Care -Life Insurance -Vision Care

About Hamilton Kent

-Over the decades, it expanded across North America, opening manufacturing sites in Canada and Tennessee. -Its financial footing remains modest yet stable. -Notable projects include watertight seals in storm drainage, sanitary sewer systems, tunneling works and major bridge infrastructure. -Specialising in resilient-rubber gaskets, cast-in connectors, expansion joints and mechanical couplings for pipe systems. -Facilities in Toronto and Winchester hold ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications, underscoring quality and environmental rigor.

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