Composite Production Technician

**About us**

Eastside Industrial Coatings & Composites is a growing business in Winnipeg, MB. We are innovative, customer-centric, and fast-paced. We are proud to supply some world class coatings to OEM's across North America in motorsports, rail and agricultural industries. come check out what we do and we welcome you to join our team.

**Why Eastside?**

Working at a place you just don't enjoy being at? Are you a great person but want a change? This is a great opportunity for an excellent, hardworking individual to make the right move in your career. Eastside has a diverse customer base with long term demands, giving you a long-term stable place to grow your career. If you already have plenty of experience with understanding of the process and procedures.... that’s awesome If not, no worries we have some great people that will work with you to get you up to speed. The key is that you really do strive to do your best, we are happy to train you and provide opportunities to grow in our company. Thank you for considering us...maybe this is the right place for you? We are happy to give you a tour and show you what we are all about.

**POSITION PURPOSE**

This position will assist in all aspects of the Composite Technician which includes but not limited to prepping tools for gel coat, placing the fiberglass material load after gel coat and closing tooling and injecting resin into the closed tool. In addition to this, operate machines or equipment or use hand tools to cut glass mat, shape, splice and fit materials to form into tools. This job is for a reliable, hard working individual that has a high level of attention to detail, excellent hand eye coordination with the ability to work independently and efficiently while being focused on Safety and Continuous improvement aspects.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Working in a safe manner and following all safety rules.
- Ability to wear ½ mask face Respirator while performing specified work tasks
- Assist with tool movements and prep / cleaning for the gel coat booth
- Select and cut fiberglass mat and press / or lay mat over the gel coated plug / tool
- Utilizing electric and pneumatic tools
- Seal / close tools and inject resin into tools at appropriate vacuum and injection volume
- Demold (Remove) the cured parts from the tool and clear excessive material from the edge of the tool
- Inspect tools to ensure it meets required specifications and identify any defects present
- Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specifications
- Keep all work areas including part storage area clean and organized, emptying scrap and garbage containers as necessary
- Cleaning and maintaining work tools such as rollers, brushes, grinders, electric tools and other pieces of equipment.
- Cleaning and maintaining safety equipment such as respirators and dust masks.
- Maintain all quality standards in accordance with the specifications for each job in order to meet customer requirements
- Performs additional duties as deemed necessary
- Takes initiative and is a self starter
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple duties/projects at one time, work independently with mínimal supervision, and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
- Maintains open communication and a team-oriented work environment with all departments and all levels of personnel
- Demonstrates flexibility and professionalism throughout the day
- Adhere to all start / end times including break and lunch schedules
- Willingness to work in other areas of the facility as required

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

**Salary**: $15.50-$17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- necessary to lift over 25 pounds from time to time.
- Must have your own transportation.

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: One location