Overview
Career opportunity – Fabrication Shop Utility Person
An exceptional opportunity has arisen with this successful, locally owned, and operated business, for a Fabrication Shop Utility Person. We are looking for an energetic individual who can multi-task, think strategically and is looking to grow with the company. This dynamic and challenging role will support aspects of the production process at our fabrication shop.
- Excellent remuneration package
- Exciting and varied responsibilities in a growing company
- Training opportunities will be provided
- Opportunity for career growth
- 100% locally owned and operated company
The Company
Our values
“We are a people centric organization that support the communities we operate in, value the contributions of our staff, and believe in the strength of working together with an outcome focus and “can do” work ethic.”
“We enjoy a favourable reputation in our industry because of the integrity of our actions, the quality of our products, and the reliability of our service. We achieve this within a steadfast and unwavering culture of safety.”
“Our industry is ever changing and highly competitive, so we relentlessly pursue excellence by being proactive in our approach, creative and innovative with our ideas, and ultimately adapting as we need to in order to maintain our leadership position.”
Our mission
“Enabling successful construction projects.”
Our vision
“CanWest is the market leading construction and fabrication company in the region. This is measured by the quality of our work, the reliability of our service and the relationships we develop.”
The Location
CanWest Mechanical office and fabrication shop can be found in Fanny Bay, in the southern area of the Comox Valley, on Vancouver Island. Locally, there is a strong emphasis on arts, culture, food, sport, outdoor activities, the environment, and health and wellbeing. There is a thriving local business community, and vibrant array of events and year-round activity. Fanny Bay is easily accessible from the Inland Island Highway, which links Campbell River, the Comox Valley, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and Nanaimo. CanWest Mechanical’s location boasts views across the Strait of Georgia to the Coastal Mountains.
The Position
The Fabrication Shop Utility Person is a key member of the production team, reporting to the Shop Foreperson. The Fabrication Shop Utility Person will primarily be responsible for providing ongoing support to the fabrication shop. In alignment with the long-term growth plans for CanWest, this position offers the right candidate a significant opportunity for future career growth, training, and development.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Operating forklift trucks and telehandlers.
- Receiving, offloading, and storing raw materials.
- Preparing and loading fabricated packages.
- Supporting the shop Foreman and crews.
- Labouring jobs, including shipping preparation, moving material around the yard and shop.
- Labouring jobs including material storage and organization.
- Miscellaneous tasks as they arise.
Experience & Qualifications:
· Class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract.
· Class 3 with air endorsement or Class 1 would be an asset.
· Ability to load trailers and drive truck and trailers would be considered an asset.
· Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task effectively.
· Focused on accuracy and attention to detail.
· A Reliable and honest individual with a strong work ethic.
· Ability to read drawings would be considered an asset.
Why should you apply?
- Join a rapidly growing company
- Opportunity for long term career advancement
- Varied and interesting work – 4-10’s workweek.
- Competitive salary
- A chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful areas of Vancouver Island
No phone calls please.
We anticipate holding virtual interviews during the week of May 26-27, 2022, in Fanny Bay.
www.canwestmechanical.com
Application deadline: 2022-05-24
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fanny Bay, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Welders: 1 year (preferred)
- Welding: 1 year (preferred)
Application deadline: 2022-05-24
Expected start date: 2022-06-06