Hydraulic Hose Assembler

Long-term**ASTEC INDUSTRIES / BREAKER TECHNOLOGY Ltd**. is a leading Canadian manufacturer of high-quality rock breaking systems, hydraulic attachments, and underground mobile equipment for the mining, construction, and aggregate industries worldwide. Our company has been in business at the same location for 60 years and we attribute our success to our people. Our parent company, Astec Industries, Inc., is traded on the NASDAQ (ASTE).

**Our Core Values guide us in how we approach our work every day: Safety, Devotion, Integrity, Respect, and Innovation. These are the cornerstones of our longevity.**

We are currently seeking a:
**Hydraulic Hose Assembler**

The position's responsibilities include:

- Read and interpret basic engineering drawings and associated component specifications in order to manufacture hydraulic hose assemblies for mobile equipment and boom systems.
- Select, measure, and cut hydraulic hoses to lengths as specified by engineering drawings or assembly personnel using hose cutting machine.
- Select hydraulic hose fittings as identified in engineering drawings or by assembly personnel and install same on hoses.
- Maintain stock levels of hydraulic hose fittings, hydraulic hoses and associated equipment.
- Assist in installing hydraulic hose assemblies.
- Assist Assemblers from time to time with component installations.
- Perform plant maintenance duties such as sweeper, recyclables, etc
- Properly follows and uses all safety equipment and reports any non-working safety devices.
- Completes all required documentation such as time sheets and travelers in a complete and timely fashion
- Interprets drawings and part numbers in order to identify parts.
- Meets or exceeds the production standards for volume and quality of work
- Works within expected company standards relative to safety, quality / ISO and environmental matters.

The following **company paid work benefits **are provided:

- Prescription safety glasses, uniforms/coveralls, and a generous safety boot allowance of $240.00 / yr.
- All safety training and certifications and paid CWB certification,
- All company tools,
- **Paid **Workplace improvement suggestion program

The following health benefits for employees and dependents are **company-paid**:

- Drug prescription card,
- Supplementary health benefits such as massage, chiropractor, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, counseling services, naturopath, etc.
- Eye exams and prescription eyewear,
- Orthotics
- Generous dental benefits,
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
- Out of Country Health Coverage,
- Semi-private hospital room,
- Life insurance, A D & D,
- The company also provides:

- Company-paid sick / floater days,
- Short-term disability program,
- Long-term disability benefits,
- Generous **company-paid** Registered Retirement Savings Plan up to 8%.
- Profit-sharing program,
- Education Reimbursement Program,
- Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints in order to recognize parts.
- Manual dexterity for installing parts.
- A mechanical aptitude is required in order to install parts appropriately.
- Education in a mechanical related discipline / trade is preferred.
- Ability to use and understand WHMIS symbols and materials
- Formal education to a level consistent with SSGD with good math skills.
- Must successfully complete lift truck training and requalify every 18 months.
- Must successfully complete crane training course.
- $1.50 / hr. Afternoon shift premium
- .25 / hr. First aid premium
- Time and one-half Saturday and double time Sunday
- Weekly pay

Our company is located in Thornbury, Ontario, 22 kilometers west of Collingwood in the heart of the Georgian Triangle, Ontario’s premier 4 season resort area. We are known best by our former name Breaker Technology Ltd., but are proud to be transitioning into the OneASTEC family. We have been in the same location for over 65 years and continue to be a top employer in Grey County. If you feel you could make a contribution to the success of our organization and make a commitment to working in a manner that promotes safety in everything you do, please apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are needed. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.31-$26.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Blueprint reading: 1 year (required)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year