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Production Operators

Rotating shifts: 12-hr days/nights/weekends

Starting rate: $27.30/hour (plus premiums)

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In Nova Scotia, more than 3600 Michelin employees have a proud history of innovation, community involvement, and commitment to safety & quality. Our Waterville plant is looking to hire Production Operators to join their team in the Annapolis Valley.

Production Operators receive extensive training to ensure they can work safely and effectively with their high-performance teams to bring innovative products to life.

Their responsibilities include:

• following safety and quality procedures to provide Michelin’s customers with superior products;

• operating production machinery, monitoring the condition and performance of the equipment by detecting abnormalities, taking action to correct issues, and making suggestions for improvement;

• manual operations including stacking raw material, handling finished products, performing quality inspections;

• following production plans to ensure on-time delivery; and,

• working with support teams to test new methods, overcome challenges, and reduce waste.

Application requirements include:

• availability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends; and,

• legal right to work in Canada (this position is not available for work permit sponsorship).

Start your career with Michelin: Application Process

Michelin Waterville is expanding and it’s now easier than ever to apply! The application testing requirement has been removed; come meet our team to complete a competency evaluation and interview!

1. Click on the APPLY button below to start the application process.  

2. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a competency evaluation and interview.  

The competency evaluation consists of 3 parts: reading, document use, and, numeracy. Click the button below to take the practice assessment and view your personalized learning plan!

Take the practice assessment

3. Satisfactory completion of a criminal record and references check. 

4. Candidates who successfully complete the above steps will receive an offer of employment conditional on a medical and functional assessment. 

What we offer:

• competitive rates starting at $27.30 (plus premiums);

• extended medical and dental care programs, including access to virtual care and mental health resources;

• an annual bonus, retirement and savings programs, employee stock purchase plan;

• 3 weeks of vacation in your second full year of service; and,

• tire discounts, employee events, and much more!

Join our team

Michelin is recognized as an employer of choice by the people who work here and in 2025 was awarded as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Employees stay at Michelin because they have careers with a purpose at a company with a purpose.

We look forward to supporting you through the hiring process!

Why Michelin? 

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.  

• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils. 

• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation. 

• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities. 

Michelin is an equal employment opportunity employer of visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment application process because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. 

We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!