Machine Operator

Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Nucor Insulated Panel Group, is a dynamic industry innovator dedicated to manufacturing and providing the highest quality insulated building panel products. Since our origination, we have been pioneers in research, design, production and sale of state-of-the-art insulated metal panels (IMPs) for institutional, commercial, industrial and cold storage buildings. We are a championship team that creates great building solutions and achieves proven performance by delivering on our core values and demonstrating our key attributes.

Nucor Insulated Panel Group, A Division of Nucor Corporation is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants for the position of Machine Operator for our Hamilton, ON location.

Machine Operator tends automatic or semiautomatic machine and related equipment in a continuous production operation to produce metal insulated panels for commercial construction.

• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Metl-Span’s vision and values
• Interpret job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.
• Operate machines and set feed rates, cutting speeds, stops, or guides, depths, applying knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, adjustments and lubrication on equipment and production tools as required. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities with the equipment to maintenance technician.
• Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.
• Operate overhead cranes, conveyors, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Maintains operating records and reports.
• Ensure stocks of needed materials are always ready and available.
• Know and understand all safety rules and precautions necessary for working in and about a manufacturing environment. The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
• Perform daily housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, clutter free work area.
• Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards always.

• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and initiative
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to read measuring gauges (tape measure, micrometer, square etc.)
• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills
  
  Ability to work in an indoor non-climate-controlled environment

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1+ yr. machine operation experience in a manufacturing/production environment

• Overtime and weekend hours may be required
• Shift work may be required

• Heavy lifting up to 50lbs may be necessary
• Working Conditions can be dusty, noisy/hot/cold

• Full employer paid benefits package with medical, dental, vision, HCSA
• Employer matching RRSP plan with profit sharing component
• Competitive salary with bonus

$25-$30 per hour

Nucor Insulated Panel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nucor Insulated Panel Group is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities; please contact us if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.