Tree Island Steel, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Posted Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 4:00 AM | Expired Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:59 AM

Role Overview

The Apprentice - Machinist will be responsible for ensuring prevention and maintenance as required and performed in a professional manner. Apprentice - Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic, or other materials to make or modify parts or products with precise dimensions.

This role requires membership in the Teamsters Union, Local 213.

Main Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan best sequence of operations.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces.
• Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools.
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• May set up and program machine tools for use by machining tool operators.

Compensation

Apprentice wage rates fall between65%and95%of the Journeyperson-Tradesperson rate, which stands at $45.90 per hour. We take into account the apprentice’s most recent level of schooling completed and the hours recorded with Skilled Trades BC.

Additionally, apprentices can receive a tool premium of $0.20 cents per hour worked.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

What you’ll bring

• Must have completed Machinist Foundation course.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow diagrams, drawings, blueprints, sketches, assembly instructions, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting instructions and engineering specifications.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electromechanical, general rotating machinery, wire production machinery, hydraulics, water cooling, pumps, and other systems.
• Strong knowledge of general maintenance processes, best practices, and methods.
• Strong working knowledge and dexterity use of tools and measuring devices such as calipers, rules, micrometer, and other measuring tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

What’s in it for you

• Job Stability with a longstanding Company
• Competitive Wages
• Opportunity for Overtime
• Retirement - Matching RRSP
• Endless Learning Opportunities (Tuition Reimbursement Program)
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement
• Exciting Company Social Events

Company Background

Tree Island Steel Ltd. (“Tree Island Steel” or the “Company”) is a publicly listed company whose shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSL. Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, since 1964, Tree Island Steel, through its three operating facilities in Canada and the United States, produces wire products for a diverse range of industrial, residential construction, commercial construction, agricultural, and specialty applications. Its products include bright wire; a broad array of fasteners, including packaged, collated and bulk nails; stucco reinforcing products; concrete reinforcing mesh; fencing and other fabricated wire products. The Company markets these products under the Tree Island, Halsteel, True-Spec, K-Lath, TI-Wire and Tough Strand brand names. Tree Island Steel operates in Canada under Tree Island Industries Ltd and in the United States under Tree Island Wire (USA) Inc.

Tree Island Steel, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada