Labourer

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: $24.26/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:hr@ralmax.com. 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!