General Labourer

Tigercat | MacDonald Steel • Kitchener, ON

3d • CA$22 - CA$26 • Onsite

About The Position

As a General Labourer, you will remove unwanted materials from metal parts, castings, and other products, ensuring a smooth surface and preparing parts for paint and assembly. These parts are used in the assembly of equipment that is dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry.

Requirements

• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Demonstrate a keen level of attention to detail and conscientiousness to work independently with minimal supervision
• General Labour tasks require collaboration with coworkers; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members
• Physical requirements include standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, gripping, and pinching
• Heavy lifting may be required (up to 50lbs)
• Previous experience working in manufacturing or in hands-on roles; comfortable with work that can be both physically demanding with exposure to grease and oil

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with hand or power tools is an asset

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders, following the production schedule to ensure parts are prepared for paint or assembly in the order in which they are needed
• Clean, sand, and prepare parts for painting and assembly
• Operate metal cleaning equipment, such as scrapers and grinders, to remove excess welds, scale, and machining oils, to prepare the surface of metal parts, castings, and other metal products
• Immerse metal products in cleaning solvents/solutions
• Operate lifting devices such as cranes (overhead and/or jib) to transport raw materials and finished metal products
• Train over time to complete small sub-assemblies
• Keep work area clean and tidy

Benefits

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing
• RRSP Matching Program
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed