Production Associate

Job Summary

We're looking for a detail-oriented, safety-conscious individual who takes pride in producing high-quality work. In this role, you'll operate large machinery and work with adhesives, pipe, and related materials in an environment where water is present. The ideal candidate brings a strong work ethic, a commitment to teamwork, and a focus on precision during quality inspections. If you value craftsmanship, safety, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we'd love to have you on our team at Pro-Line Fittings Inc.

Key Job Functions:

• Complete tasks assigned by supervisors
• Operate various production machines, including belling/bending/pulling stations and cutting tools
• Cut, bevel, and glue fittings as needed
• Inspect finished products for quality and defects
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Communicate material or tool needs to supervisor
• Support shipping with packing and priority orders
• Promote health and safety practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement and complete special projects as needed

Possible Duties

• Outside in a heated tent
• Use machines to cut lengths of pipe
• Lift pipe onto conveyor and feed through saw
• Stack cut pipe in transfer crates for transport to next station
• Involves lifting to 50 lbs.
• Place cut pipe end in small glycerin filled deep fryer to heat for molding
• Lift pipe out of deep fryer and push onto mold for flaring
• Involves regular lifting of about 20 lbs. and pushing the pipe onto the mold
• Remove pipe from mold, place in water tub to cool, then place into transfer crate for transport to next station
• Average cycle time is about 30 seconds
• Use router to bevel the inside of cut pipe
• Place pipe in large glycerin tank for heating
• Fully automated, operator only needs to place the pipe in the tank and press a button
• Remove heated pipe from glycerin tank and guide onto Reiber press for end flaring and gasket insertion
• Fully automated, operator only needs to hold the pipe in place
• Remove "belled" pipe from Reiber press and place in water tub for cooling
• Stack cooled pipe in a crate or on a pallet for transfer to WIP zone, stock, or next workstation
• Involves regular lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Average cycle time varies from a few minutes up to 45 minutes depending on pipe size and thickness

Requirements

• Prior experience or familiarity with packaging, forklift operation, or food industry processes is preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing or food processing environments is advantageous
• Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of sanitation procedures are beneficial
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on food safety standards
• Ability to perform basic math accurately for measurements and quality checks
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and operate machinery safely
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following all safety protocols and procedures

Skills/Knowledge:

• 2 to 3 years of experience in the warehouse and/or manufacturing industry
• High School diploma or post-secondary education in manufacturing
• Good understanding of mathematics and measurements for cutting, threading, bending, and assembling materials
• Ability to use a tape measure for determining lengths in inches and feet
• Can communicate effectively in English (speaking and understanding particularly).

Personal Characteristics:

• Collaborative, customer-focused, and solution-oriented
• Positive, empathetic, and relationship-driven
• Clear communicator with urgency and results focused

Work Environment

• Manufacturing warehouse environment
• Can be prolonged periods of standing and walking, traversing up and down flights of stairs
• Use of fiberglass and glue related chemicals
• Use of machines that produce high volume noise, and high outputs of heat
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre up to 50 lbs daily

Schedule: Mon-Thursday 6:00AM to 4:30PM – 10 hours per day shifts

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In person