Overview
Industrial Plastics & Paints is hiring a full-time CNC Laser Operator to cut and fabricate plastics in our Kelowna store’s shop.
The ideal candidate has great communication skills, experience with woodworking and hand-tools, and is looking to learn and train to operate a small-scale CNC Laser cutting machine,
Our most successful employees enjoy problem solving and are makers themselves with personal experience using the type of products we stock and sell.
We are eager to help you learn and train on the specifics of our products, if you are able to think quickly on your feet and are flexible to a wide-range of retail job demands.
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
Enjoy working with the public
Genuinely care about providing our customers with technical assistance in selecting the best product solution.
Have a professional, direct and courteous style
Take initiative and work well as part of a team
Be respectful, direct and make decisions in the best interest of the customer.
Available for full-time or part-time hours Monday – Friday. Saturday availability is a benefit.
Capabilities:
Forklift certification required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Safely operate woodwork hand-tools, table-saw, router, drill press and similar equipment.
Ask detailed application questions to customers to provide technical guidance and advice about product solutions for their project need.
Read and follow blueprints and drawings.
Create detailed hand-sketches with dimensions from customer’s verbal instructions.
Essential Skills:
Outgoing Positive Attitude
Oral Communication in English
Basic Math
Computer Literacy
Able to problem solve
Able to be task efficient and organized.
Work with personal accountability and self-motivation
Train & Learn on the following areas:
Operation of CNC laser cutting machine
Identify and work-with Industrial Plastics
Ability to work with and edit machine computer programs
Industrial Plastics & Paints are Experts in Plastics, Paints, Resins & Composite Materials for Makers, Manufacturers, Artists, Educators and the Professional Trades.
We are looking for team-members who are excellent communicators, care about the customer experience and are passionate about making things with professional-grade products used to achieve professional results.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $24.00-$30.00 per hour + $300 per month productivity bonus.
Benefits:
Dental & Medical care
On-site parking
Store discount
Day range:
Every Weekend
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Shift:
Day shift
Morning shift
Location:
Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
About Industrial Plastics & Paints:
Industrial Plastics & Paints are experts in supplying Plastics, Paints, Resins & Composite Materials for Makers, Manufacturers, Artists, Educators and the Professional Trades. We have a proud history, with over 70 years providing industrial plastics to our customers in Canada. The foundation of our company is our people; Our people care about the customers’ experience and are passionate about making things with professional-grade products used to achieve professional results. As a company, we pride ourselves on our strong partnerships with our vendors, leaders in their markets innovating solutions. Industrial Plastics & Paints is a growth-focused company, that has been acquired by new owners in Q3 2022, and is eager to use our skill and experience to grow.We are looking for people who want to grow their careers and their professional responsibility with us.If you are the type of person who loves making things, is fascinated by technical products and loves to share your experience then you might be a good fit to join our amazing team.OUR LOCATIONS:We operate from the following locations in Western Canada.Corporate Stores: Kelowna, Victoria, Richmond, Port CoquitlamFranchise Partners: Nanaimo, Courtenay, Calgary