Grinder / Utility Person

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada ANCAST INDUSTRIES LTD. Full time

**Company Overview**

Ancast Industries Ltd. is a Winnipeg-based foundry specializing in high‑quality custom iron castings. We serve diverse industries and focus on efficiency, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

**Position Summary**

This entry-level role includes training in light and heavy grinding to finish iron castings before shipment. As a Foundry Utility Worker, you also provide essential support across the plant to keep operations running smoothly while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The role is physically demanding: stand/walk for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 50 lbs safely.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work safely; wear mandatory PPE; review, sign, and follow all LOTO, SWPs, and SOPs; report hazards/near‑misses.
- Operate hand/power grinders to remove gates/risers/burrs; inspect workpieces to meet specs; accurately complete production/quality records.
- Prepare cores and date codes; pull out sprays every shot; clean out mullers as required; pull out/put away patterns; provide extra support to operators and teams throughout the plant.
- Major clean-ups of spilled sand (shoveling, sweeping); clean equipment as required; keep work area clean and organized.
- General: Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Schedule**
- Full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.
- Rotating three-shift schedule: Day, Afternoon/Evening, and Night.
- Employees rotate to the next shift approximately every two (2) weeks.)

**Minimum Requirements**
- Ability to work safely in a foundry environment with required PPE.
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, perform repetitive motions, and stand/walk for long periods.
- Reliable attendance: willing to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
- Clean‑shaven for respirator fit testing.
- Basic English communication (read, write, speak).

**Compensation**
- Starting rate: $19.34 per hour.
- Health, dental, extended health/vision.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Pension/RRSP contributions per CBA.

**Application Process**

Pay: $19.34 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

**Location**:

- Winnipeg, MB R3E 0L2 (required)

Work Location: In person

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