Shop Labourer/ Machine Operator

2 weeks ago

Ponoka, Canada Morskate Manufacturing Ltd. Full time

**Position Summary**

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity that comes with amazing opportunities for success and growth for your future? Morskate Manufacturing is actively recruiting motivated **Full-Time Machine Operator/Shop Labourer **to join our dynamic team of professionals**. **Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, you will be responsible for operating various machines throughout the shop including the shot blast, drill press, iron worker, etc. to assist with our structural steel manufacturing. If you are a reliable self starter with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you

Morskate Manufacturing is a family run structural steel manufacturer located in Ponoka, Alberta. Specializing in structural, agricultural and custom orders, we take pride in the ability to be adaptable and flexible when designing and building orders to meet the customers exact requirements. We are a dedicated team of hard-working individuals who strive for excellence and innovation in everything we do. If you want to be able to take pride in the quality, service, and creativity of your work, Morskate is the place for you

**Reports to**: Shop Supervisor

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain excellent attendance record
- Interpret drawings and sketches to determine measurements
- Setting up basic fabrication
- Accurate use of square, levels, angle finder and other measuring tools related to specific area (in both Metric & Imperial)
- Operate basic hand tools i.e. drills, grinders, etc.
- Operate shop equipment i.e. shot blast, drill press, ironworker, punch, shear, brake, blasting machine, saw, etc. as trained to do so
- Safe operation of overhead crane and mobile equipment for material movement
- Maintain and service machines as required
- Perform housekeeping duties as required

**Requirements/Qualifications**
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, procedures and practices
- Knowledge of materials and basic understanding of metals
- Skilled with numbers regarding accurate measurements, checking drawings, counting parts and calculating weights
- Must be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs, and be on feet for long periods of time
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English clearly
- Possess problem solving skills
- Must have hand tools, list will be supplied
- Valid drivers license
- Must be willing to work overtime and on occasion Saturdays
- Local or willing to relocate

**Health & Safety Responsibilities**:

- Active participation in company safety program

**What Morskate Offers**
- Permanent, year-round employment
- Competitive wages
- Overtime after 8 hours a day / 40 hours a week
- Benefits after 3 months of employment
- We would like to thank all of those that apply, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted._

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

**Salary**: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

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