Labourer
Employment Type: Full Time – Union
Business Unit: United Engineering
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Hours of Work: Up to 40 hours/week
Wage Rate: $24.81/hour
Work Setting: Manufacture
Number of Vacancies: 1
United Engineering Ltd. (a Ralmax Group Company) has an immediate opening for a full-time, entry level Labourer at our steel fabrication plant in Victoria, British Columbia. Under general supervision the selected candidate will perform unskilled and semi-skilled work in the steel fabrication industry; and related duties as required. Receives on-the-job training and in a reasonable length of time will needs less supervision. We offer competitive wages and benefits package, professional development, and a dynamic company culture.
Responsibilities:
The Labourer is responsible for, although not limited to:
· Performs general maintenance on equipment
· Adds and maintains coolant to machine reservoirs
· Maintains and checks coolant levels to all department machines
· Cleans around work areas
· Delivers parts and or materials to work areas as required
· Performs other tasks as directed by management
· Adhering and comprehension of prescribed safety procedures pertaining to both federal/provincial rules and regulations.
· Assemble temporary equipment and containments on structures
· Operation of hand and power tools and willingness to learn how to operate various types of equipment and machinery.
· Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts
· Cleaning & fueling of shop service vehicles
· Assist trades people with their tasks when required
· Prime paint completed steel components prior to shipment to site or customer pickup
· Empty scrap bins and refuse containers
· Perform moderately heavy physical labor under all types of outdoor weather conditions.
· Follow oral and written instructions; record and maintain accurate records.
· Learn and follow safety rules
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
· Valid class 5 BC drivers' license.
· Ability to pass screen testing/security clearance.
· Must be eligible to work in Canada.
· Knowledge and understanding of OHS and WCB regulations.
Knowledge and Skills
· Ability to work well with others and independently
· Ability to maintain a reliable and positive team attitude
· Willingness to learn various types of equipment and machinery
· Strong work ethic and the willingness to show up and learn
Work Conditions:
· Physical ability to lift up to 80lbs
· Travel to off-site locations may be required
· Safety equipment required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
· Overtime as required
· Hazards associated with the trade
· Work both indoors and outdoors
Application Process
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (including self-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures). If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at: [email protected]. We want to support all applicants during this process. We encourage all indigenous candidates to self identify during the application process.
Submission Deadline: Open until filled
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
We are looking forward to connecting with you!