General Machinist

Employer: Port Hawkesbury Paper Lp

Location: Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

Salary: $33.80 to $42.24 hourly

Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking a Red Seal Machinist or Machinist Apprentice to join our Maintenance team. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of production equipment and plant systems. The regular work schedule is Monday to Thursday, 10 hour days. Responsibilities: Set up and operate conventional lathes and milling machines Train to set up and operate roll grinder to prepare paper machine and super calendar rolls for service Train to set up and operate roll balancer Sharpen slitter blades for Calendars and Winders Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems Using CMMS to find/order parts, provide detailed feedback on work orders Willing to work overtime, after-hours call-ins and shift work as needed Skills/Competency Requirements: Ability to work safely as part of a team Ability to work independently in a fast-paced work setting Attention to detail and takes pride in quality workmans