Artistree-Mississauga The Production Operator utilizes a variety of equipment and machines to produce high quality custom framing products for our customers while following safety rules, meeting productivity standards and achieving attendance requirements. **Major Activities** **Machine Operation** + Operates Saw, Router, Joiner, and/or Mat Cutter according to procedures + Cross-trains on all machines to be fully versatile in all aspects of machine operations + Cuts, fits, assembles, packages, and ships frame/mat fillet orders + Cross-trains and at times, work in Picking and Fillet + Enters order information in computer system + Cleans equipment as required to ensure safety and accuracy + Performs required maintenance; replaces worn parts (blades, bits, etc.) as appropriate and required **Product Quality** + Calibrates equipment as appropriate to produce high quality materials + Meets or exceeds quality standards set by management + Alerts management of machine issues that may affect quality + Performs inspection of work completed for visible defects or quality issues + Completes re-cuts or re-work immediately **Safety & Organization** + Maintains a clean work area for safe and efficient operation + Inspects equipment to ensure safe operations + Follows all safety requirements for machine operations + Wears appropriate safety equipment at all times **Minimum Education** + High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent experience **Minimum Type of experience the job requires** + 1 year experience in manufacturing or equipment maintenance **Other** + Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently + Verbal and numerical intelligence + Accurately read a tape measure and ruler + Accurately read and match number sequences + Differentiate between quality cuts, join, and color **Physical Requirements** + Constantly stand and frequently walk, and constantly use foot controls + Frequently bend from the waist and twist + Constantly lift up to 30lbs/13.6kgs and occasionally lift up to 50lbs/23.6kgs from floor to overhead + Occasionally reach horizontally and overhead + Constantly push/pull total body from the floor to overhead and constantly reach horizontally + Feel with the touch of the fingers + Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands + Constantly move arms, hands, and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects + Review the physical requirements matrix for all requirements **Work Environment** + High noise levels and moving machinery + Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust and high/low temperatures **Applicants in Canada must satisfy federal, provincial, and local legal requirements of the job.** At The Michaels Companies Inc, **our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity** . As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com (http://www.michaels.com./) and Michaels.ca . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels (https://www.michaels.com/makerplace) , a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, **Michaels is the best place for all things creative.** For more information, please visit  www.michaels.com At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com . **Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all** **c** **ustomers** **to create, innovate and be better together.**