Senior Production Operator

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 05/24/2026

Introduction
We are seeking a Senior Production Operator to join our Production Operations team. You will be responsible for operating injection molding machines end-to-end, ensuring safe, efficient production while meeting quality and compliance standards. This role involves equipment operation, mold setup, quality inspections, and daily maintenance activities. Your role plays a crucial part in ensuring workplace safety, maintaining high production quality, and supporting continuous improvement, which will positively impact operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. In this position, you will report to the Production Supervisor or Production Manager. 
This position is mainly located in our manufacturing facility in Sudbury, Canada, with onsite work required to support production operations. The role requires flexibility to work assigned shifts as needed.

Team You Belong To
You will join a team of manufacturing and injection molding professionals who are dedicated to safe operations, product quality, and continuous improvement. The team strives to consistently deliver reliable, high-quality molded and assembled components that meet defined specifications. We are currently working on daily production operations, mold assembly and setup, equipment maintenance activities, and quality control processes. 
We work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and logistics teams, as well as supervisors and managers to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing activities. Our team culture is centered on safety-first thinking, accountability, teamwork, LEAN principles, and continuous improvement. Team members are located onsite at the manufacturing facility and collaborate closely across shifts and functions.

What you’ll do

• Operate injection molding machines with end-to-end responsibility for production output, safety, and quality.
• Perform die setting, mold installation, and mold assembly according to technical and process specifications.
• Conduct daily Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, job specifications, and production instructions.
• Perform first-piece inspections, in-process quality checks, and participate in product approval processes.
• Handle materials responsibly, including BOM items, molds, frames, and components, ensuring readiness for production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S, LEAN, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams while supporting additional tasks assigned by supervisors.

Who you are

• You demonstrate a strong safety-first mindset and consistently comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• You are experienced in manufacturing or injection molding operations and comfortable working in a production environment.
• You can read and interpret engineering drawings, quality specifications, and work instructions accurately.
• You bring strong attention to detail with a clear focus on quality, durability, and process compliance.
• You are physically capable of standing, lifting, and performing repetitive tasks throughout a shift.
• You communicate effectively and collaborate well with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• You are reliable, accountable, and flexible when supporting changing production priorities.
• Nice to have: Crane, overhead hoist, or forklift certification, or willingness to obtain certification.

What's in it for you

An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare,  mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
 
Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.
For additional information, you can call Gustavo Garces, Talent Acquisition Specialist at gustavo.garces@metso.com
We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.
For positions that may be performed in Ontario, the expected salary range is $59,900.00 – $69,800.00 CAD per year. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on skills, experience, and role-related qualifications. Compensation for roles performed outside Ontario will be determined in accordance with applicable local laws and market conditions.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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