Overview

Reports to: Fossil Mounting Supervisor

Summary

The position of armature fabricator and mounting technician includes, but is not limited to assembly, metal fabrication, MIG welding, sculpting, installation, packing and crating. Handling and caring for rare and unique fossil specimens.

Responsibilities will be to complete assigned work in a timely fashion, work as a part of a team of like-minded individuals, potential to travel to job sites around the world installing museum exhibits fabricated at Research Casting International.

Core Competencies

  • Quality Assurance
  • Time Management
  • Creative and Innovative Thinking
  • Development and Continual Learning
  • Problem Solving
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Decision Making and Judgement
  • Operating Equipment
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

Job Duties

  • Read and interpret blueprints.
  • Operate GMAW welding Machine
  • Operate plasma or flame-cutting equipment.
  • Operate metal shaping machines such as plate rolls, lathe, milling machine, drill press and Iron Worker
  • Maintain safe work practices.
  • Prepare input for various management and log reports.
  • Provide data to assist in monitoring and tracking project budgets and project status.
  • Review blueprints and specifications; ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use.
  • Schedule critical and non-critical activities effectively for project success.
  • Develop goals and priorities; assign tasks and projects.
  • Other assigned work as required.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
  • Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
  • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Able to work well under pressure.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
  • Computer literate an asset.

Work Conditions

  • Hours 7AM to 3 PM 5 days a week.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Travel to off-site locations may be required.
  • Safety equipment will be required, e.g., steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
  • Overtime as required.
  • Hazards associated with the trade.
  • Work both indoors and outdoors.
  • May be exposed to construction sites.
  • Dental and Drug Plan
  • Group RRSP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees wearing masks until end of April, covid testing if feeling ill, etc.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Trenton, ON K8V 5C8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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