General Labourer

Tigercat Industries; Brantford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-oriented culture

Profit sharing

RRSP matching

Training reimbursement

Healthcare benefits & EAP

Social events

Job summary

Tigercat Industries in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a General Labourer to remove unwanted materials, proof surfaces for painting, and support the assembly of rugged forestry equipment. You will work on the afternoon shift with a $3.00 premium, contributing to efficient paint preparation and surface finishing.

The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to operate cleaning and lifting equipment safely in a busy production environment. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or hands-on roles.
• Comfort with physically demanding work including grease and oil.
• Experience using hand or power tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders and follow production schedule for painting prep.
• Clean, sand, and prepare parts for painting to meet quality standards.
• Operate metal cleaning equipment to remove excess welds, scale and surface material.
• Operate grit blast machine to clean surfaces for painting.
• Handle lifting devices to transport raw materials and finished parts.
• Maintain cleanliness of paint prep and paint booth areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Adapt to change

Heavy lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

As a General Labourer, you will remove unwanted materials from metal parts, castings, and other products to ensure a smooth surface, preparing parts for paint. These parts are used in the assembly of equipment that is dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry.

Location: 54 Morton Ave. E, Brantford, ON

Dedicated Afternoon Shift: 3:30pm – 2:00am, Monday – Thursday

Shift Premium: $3.00 for afternoon shift

Job Duties

• Read and interpret work orders, following the production schedule to ensure parts are prepared for painting in the order in which they are needed
• Clean, sand, and prepare parts for painting, achieving quality standards for parts
• Operate metal cleaning equipment, such as scrapers and grinders, to remove excess welds, scale, and other materials from the surface of metal parts, castings, and other metal products
• Operate a grit blast machine to clean and prepare surfaces for painting
• Immerse metal products in cleaning solvents and solutions
• Operate lifting devices such as cranes (overhead and/or jib), to transport raw materials and finished metal products
• Clean the paint prep and paint booth areas

Skills and Experience

• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands, and manage frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Demonstrate a keen attention to detail and conscientiousness to work independently with minimal supervision
• Finishing tasks requires collaboration with team members; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects involving multiple team members
• Physical requirements include standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, gripping, and pinching

• Heavy lifting may be required (up to 50lbs)

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in manufacturing or in hands-on roles; comfortable with work that can be both physically demanding with exposure to grease and oil.
• Experience working with hand or power tools is an asset.

What We Can Offer You

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ's, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We've got your back!
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children's Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

Interested in learning more? Visit our FAQ page or explore what our employees have to say by watching their Tigercat story!

Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat's Accessibility Plan.