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: $22.76/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!