Fabrication Technician - Contract

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive atmosphere

Product discount up to 50%

Boot reimbursement

Bonus program eligibility

EFAP

Free coffee/tea

Gender-neutral restrooms

Job summary

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics in Etobicoke, ON is hiring a Fabrication Technician on a 2-month contract with potential extension. You will set up and operate fabrication machinery, fabricate moulds using RPET/BHIPS, perform maintenance, and assist with 3D printing operations.

Strong attention to detail and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required. The role reports to the Room Manager and offers a competitive hourly rate, employee perks, and a dynamic team-focused environment with opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in current role.
• Basic technical skills for equipment setup and operation.
• Strong attention to detail to detect defects.
• Basic computer literacy for control systems and reporting.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up vacuum formers, click-press and related fabrication machines.
• Operate vacuum forming and trim moulds to spec with accuracy.
• Assemble, package and prepare moulds for dispatch or storage.
• Dispatch pallets and ship via carrier terminals when needed.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance and documentation of data.

Skills

Equipment setup basics

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Manual lifting 50 lbs

Job description

2-month contract, with potential for extension

Department:

Mould Making ON

Hourly Rate:

Starts at $25.25/hour

Reports to:

Room Manager

Shifts:

Location:

70 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON

Apply by:

12:00 PM EST on Monday, August 31, 2026

Lush Cosmetics has more than 250 retail stores between Canada and the USA alone, with Manufacturing and Distribution Centers located in both Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON.

Lush is known worldwide for our unique bath and beauty products, amazing skin and hair care, personalized customer service, and environmental activism and a fun & funky store atmosphere. We are dedicated to the practices of fair-trade sourcing, providing fair wages for our staff, and supporting sustainable communities, as well as giving back to organizations that can make a difference.

As a growing business, Lush needs people that can adapt and evolve to the needs of our business, analyze and respond to your learner's needs. Our Lush staff live with purpose, finding their personal value connected with the values of our business, bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey. #lushlife

We Offer:

• Inclusive working atmosphere where diversity and individuality are valued and celebrated
• Up to 50% off our products both online and at our retail locations
• Safety boot/shoe reimbursement (up to $150 CAD)
• Immediate eligibility for our company-wide bonus program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) A growing, dynamic business where personal development is encouraged
• Complimentary coffee/tea/water in the employee lunchrooms
• Gender neutral restrooms and changing rooms

The Role: Fabrication Technician

Reporting to the Room Manager, the Fabrication Technician is responsible for setting up, calibrating, cleaning, operating, and performing preventative maintenance service to various pieces of fabrication machinery. Bringing your knowledge and experience in machine operation, you will be trained on the equipment and tools. As a Fabrication Technician, you bring Lush’s Leadership Practices into all elements of your business: Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, and Live with Purpose.

What You Do (Responsibilities)

Operations

• Set up vacuum formers, click-press, and related fabrication machines & equipment
• Operate vacuum forming machine(s) to fabricate high-quality moulds with RPET, BHIPS, and other industry-standard materials
• Operate click press machine(s) and other cutting tools, including but not limited to paper cutters and scissors, to trim fabricated moulds to the desired specifications
• Assemble, prepare, organize, and package finished moulds and other fabricated products for dispatching and/ or storing purposes
• Dispatch pallets of mould orders utilizing pallet trucks, forklifts, and similar equipment
• Ship via carrier terminals when required
• Cut plywood and other forms of wood to produce the materials necessary for tooling fabrication
• Mix and pour hardening and curing agents such as, but not limited to, concrete and epoxy resin to form mould casts
• Utilize power tools to shape and refine mould casts
• Perform and document routine cleaning, maintenance, and repairs on machines and equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime
• Report equipment malfunctions or issues to leadership and collaborate on resolution
• Document production data, complete checklists, and submit reports to the RMT when needed
• Support 3D printing operations by queuing, dismounting, removing structures, cleaning, and swapping materials/ equipment on the 3D printers
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements
• Collaborate with the Moulds leadership, team members, and support groups to align production goals with overall departmental objectives and to resolve production challenges
• Contribute to a positive team environment focused on learning, safety, quality, and shared success
• Supports new or returning staff as required with onboarding, demonstrations of daily duties and responsibilities, while ensuring safety and SOP guidelines are being followed

Safety

• Follow health and safety protocols, including the use of PPE and proper handling of materials and tools
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace
• Document and report unsafe conditions or incidents to the appropriate personnel

Quality

• Follow company standards and guidelines procedures during all phases of production
• Conduct quality checks at various stages of production to ensure compliance with product specificationsDocument and report quality concerns to the appropriate personnel

Who You Are (Qualifications)

Required:

• Has held current role for a minimum of 1 year
• Basic technical skills related to equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to detect errors or defects
• Basic computer literacy for equipment controls and production reporting
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift materials up to 50 lbs for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a fast -paced, high-production environment
• Able to work with moderate noise levels and manufacturing equipment

Preferred:

• Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment
• Familiar with 3D printing, vacuum forming, or other mould fabrication technologies
• Familiar with Lock Out / Tag out practices
• Technical aptitude/familiarity with machine processes
• Relevant work experience such as in a trade or as a machine operator
• Previous experience as a Machine Operator
• Computer proficiency, and familiarity with PLC controls

Posting closes Monday, August 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST

Only select applicants will be considered for this opportunity based on our selection criteria

At Lush, we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce, we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal opportunity for all. We recruit from a variety of employment agencies, community groups, non-profits, and online social and job sites, and in our business practices, strive to leverage the gift that diversity brings. We welcome diverse candidates to our recruitment process. Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs/requirements known.

Lush North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, differently abled, adverse mental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law under federal or provincial/state jurisdiction.

Wage/Salary Range

25.25 - 26 CAD

Lush Handmade Cosmetics participates in E-Verify in certain US states including AL, GA, NC, SC, FL, AZ, UT, TN and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Lush Cosmetics North America respectfully recognizes that our business operates on Indigenous territory across Turtle Island. As a business headquartered in Canada, our largest facilities are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh, as well as here on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat, and now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Our commitment to reconciliation and decolonization is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action #92. We recognize that our facilities, along with our settler and newcomer staff are guests on this land and as we act to repair past harm, we do it together in allyship with Indigenous People everywhere, including staff, customers and with leadership from organizations and communities we work with.