General Labourer

Financial Wellness

• Competitive Salary/Wage
• Group RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Apprenticeship Program

Health Care Wellness

• Disability & Life Insurance (including Dependent Life)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Care Benefit
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Workplace Spending Account

• Tools and Office accessories
• Custom hearing protection
• Prescription safety glasses
• Workplace safety boots/shoes

Responsibilities and Work Procedures:

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically the metal and steel industry, with a custom metal fabrication shop would be an asset
• Previous experience in a material handling role and/or a forklift/crane license is an asset, but not a requirement
• Hands-on individual with mechanical aptitude and familiarity with operating power tools such as drills, grinders and band saw; and hand tools such as tape measures, clamps, screw drivers, and wrenches
• Operate and maintain various types of saws, including band saws, to cut metal and steel materials to specified dimensions
• Set up, adjust, and calibrate saws according to work orders and project requirements
• Experience reading and interpreting technical shop drawings in order to fabricate parts would be an asset
• Complete work documentation including pre-inspection procedures, quality control check list and labor entry to ensure data is recorded accurately in accordance with company standards
• Assist with keeping shop clean, organized, and safe
• Understand work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, packing lists, material and equipment needs
• Load and unload trucks to ship and receive goods
• Pack, seal, label to prepare materials for shipping
• Communicate with Supervisor any damages, shortages and nonconformance to specifications
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail is essential
• Ability to work within a collaborative team in a respectful and positive manner
• Ability to adapt and respond positively with change
• Self-motivated with positive attitude. Willing to learn new skills and share experiences
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that may require working additional shifts and weekends
• Strong commitment to safety
• Must be detail oriented to perform routine checks
• Ability to work independently and in a group

Equipment

• Forklifts, Lift trucks
• Power hoists
• Pallet transport trucks
• Overhead cranes

Working Conditions:

• Lifting, bending, standing and sitting
• Exposed to repetitive movement
• PPE requirement – CSA green safety boots, protective eyewear (provided), gloves (provided) and hearing protection (provided)
• Voluntary overtime available through extended shift hours and/or additional shifts on weekends. Overtime is paid at time-and-a-half after 40 hours worked

Potential Career Opportunities

• Next level: Welder and Metal Fabricator (Welder/Fitter)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person