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

Location: 141 Consolidated Drive, Paris (position will start at 100 Savage Drive until Finishing Department moves to the permanent location in Paris)

Dedicated Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday - Friday

Dedicated Afternoon Shift: 3:15pm – 1:45am, Monday – Thursday

Shift Premium: $3.00 per hour for afternoons

Job Duties

• Read and interpret work orders, following the production schedule to ensure parts are prepared for painting in the order in which they are needed
• Clean, sand, and prepare parts for painting, achieving quality standards for parts
• Operate metal cleaning equipment, such as scrapers and grinders, to remove excess welds, scale, and other materials from the surface of metal parts, castings, and other metal products
• Immerse metal products in cleaning solvents and solutions
• Operate lifting devices such as cranes (overhead and/or jib), to transport raw materials and finished metal products
• Clean the paint prep and paint booth areas

Skills and Experience

• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands, and manage frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Demonstrate a keen attention to detail and conscientiousness to work independently with minimal supervision
• Finishing tasks requires collaboration with team members; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects involving multiple team members
• Physical requirements include standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, gripping, and pinching

• Heavy lifting may be required (up to 50lbs)

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working with hand or power tools is an asset.