Finishing Systems Engineering Assistant

Price Industries Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly rewards

Professional development

Community involvement

Free Tea & Coffee

Job summary

Price Industries Limited in Winnipeg is seeking a Finishing Systems Engineering Assistant for an 8-month term (Winter 2027). You will support machinery moves, project tracking, and shop-floor improvements in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/ Chemical/ Biosystems programs and comfortable with 365 apps and reading technical drawings. This is a hands-on role with learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant engineering/tech program.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings.
• Interest in manufacturing, automation, or process improvement.
• Familiarity with finishing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support machine moves, setup, and removal by working with contractors, maintenance, and other teams.
• Take part in projects that improve safety, environmental sustainability, equipment, and processes.
• Assist with planning and tracking small improvement projects.
• Help review and document manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing efforts (like 5S, waste reduction, and time studies).
• Support new equipment selection, setup, and commissioning.
• Create or update job instructions, training materials, and flow schematics.
• Assist with shop floor layout changes using 2D CAD tools.
• Occasionally help with machinery troubleshooting and testing.
• Occasionally help with optimizing chemical process parameters.
• Share updates on project progress and challenges.

Skills

Machinery moves

Lean manufacturing

Technical drawings

Microsoft 365

Education

Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Biosystems program

Tools

2D CAD software

Microsoft 365

Job description

Price Industries Limited, North America's leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products (www.priceindustries.com). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products.

After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our success.

We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity.

What You Can Expect

• As part of our Goals, Rewards, Improvement and Teamwork program qualifying teams can enjoy a monthly reward.
• Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
• Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you're invited to be a part of that.
• Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee.

Finishing Systems Engineering Assistant (8 Month Term - Winter 2027)

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Support machine moves, setup, and removal by working with contractors, maintenance, and other teams.
• Take part in projects that improve safety, environmental sustainability, equipment, and processes.
• Assist with planning and tracking small improvement projects.
• Help review and document manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing efforts (like 5S, waste reduction, and time studies).
• Support new equipment selection, setup, and commissioning.
• Create or update job instructions, training materials, and flow schematics.
• Assist with shop floor layout changes using 2D CAD tools.
• Occasionally help with machinery troubleshooting and testing.
• Occasionally help with optimizing chemical process parameters.
• Share updates on project progress and challenges.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Enrolled in a Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Biosystems Engineering/Technology program.
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365 applications/software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to read and create technical drawings
• Interest in manufacturing, automation, or process improvement.
• Familiarity with anodizing, metal surface treatment, or other finishing processes (liquid painting, powder coating, etc.) considered an asset
• Design experience considered an asset

Price Industries Limited hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation throughout the selection process and while working at Price. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.