Shop/maintenance Helper

**About Daifuku Manufacturing Canada Corporation**

Daifuku Manufacturing Canada Corporation manufactures material handling systems including airport baggage handling and automotive assembly components, conveyors, electronic controls, and related automation. Located in Hamilton Ontario since 1948, we have focused our resources on every phase of metalworking technology and are one of the leading manufacturers in Canada.

With offices across Canada, we serve industries including automotive, airports, mining, metallurgical, warehousing, distribution, pulp and paper, manufacturing, and newspaper with single-source turnkey solutions. Capabilities include Laser/Flame Cut, CNC Machining, Bending & Rolling, Welding & Fabrication, Assembly, and Paint.

**About the Helper Role**

A general Helper supports the operations by assisting shop employees and maintenance of the by performing various manual tasks. This role involves cleaning and maintaining work areas, handling and transporting materials, operating machinery and equipment, assisting skilled tradespeople, following safety procedures, and performing general maintenance tasks.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist fitters, welders, or painters as needed
- General assembly tasks
- Cleaning of the shop which will include but not limited to painting, drywall, sweeping, and general 5s tasks.
- Follow all plant safety guidelines, practices, and procedures. Ensure awareness of activity in the work surroundings and maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Perform general maintenance and repair of facility fixtures, machinery, and equipment.
- Perform carpentry, furniture assembly, as needed.
- Assist in services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking lot, safety inspections, security, landscaping, and snow removal.
- Follow all Health and Safety procedures including but not limited to wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, receiving training prior to operating equipment, and reporting any defects immediately.
- Ensure equipment is properly guarded and all safety features are in place appropriately.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow all Health and Safety requirements and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to recognize and avoid all Health and Safety risks.
- Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.

**Benefits**
- Extended health care benefit package including vision and dental
- Company provided life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- RRSP match after 1 year of service
- Company Events
- Flexible Schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid vacation and sick/personal days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Safety bonuses
- Safety boot reimbursement
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement

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

Pay: $23.34-$26.41 per hour

Additional 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
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person