Overview
Afternoon shift: 4 x 10 hour shifts, Monday to Thursday; a $3 per hour shift premium applies!
Interested in joining the dynamic MacDonald Steel? Learn more about our role below!
MacDonald Steel is a privately owned, innovative, state-of-the-art, growing, Canadian company; fabricating, assembling, machining custom parts and components in the forestry, off-road vehicle, energy transmission and other industries. Our valued employees are the roots of our success, and production continues to expand.
Having training and experience are key, but at MacDonald Steel, we believe that it’s what you DO with what you have that counts. Our people are empowered to put their training, experience, and expertise into action.
Job Description:
Assist in the set-up of materials as necessary to complete production requirements
Gather required tools, equipment, and materials in work area. Hand carts, forklift or crane may be required to maneuver tools, equipment, and materials
Use hand, air, and power tools, cutting torch, plasma cutters and welding machines
Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals
Read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained
Weld materials to complete assembly, ensuring quality through specified dimensions
Ensure that all welds are complete and of good quality
Examine work pieces for defects and conformance with specifications
Skills and Experience:
Expertise experience in assembly, fabrication, and welding
Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes, operating policies, procedures, and instructions
Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions
Good level of manual dexterity and hand / eye coordination
Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel as well as the ability to reach below, at and above shoulder height to repair and fabricate
Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions
Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing practices
Positive attitude through effective and friendly communication
What We Can Offer You:
Progressive health and safety program
Interesting and challenging work and projects
Opportunity to see and be involved with our products from start to finish
Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing
RRSP Matching Program
Skills development and training reimbursement
Family oriented (BBQ’s, picnics as well as social and sporting events)
Company paid healthcare benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
We thank you for your application!
MacDonald Steel strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.