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!