Glass Forming Specialist — 12-Hour Rotations, Fridays

Original Composites & Fiberglass; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Original Composites & Fiberglass is hiring a Forming Specialist for the Guelph Glass Plant. The role involves learning glass‑forming fundamentals, monitoring processes, and applying SPC to sustain high-quality outputs in a 12‑hour rotating shift pattern (3 on/3 off, 24/7/365).

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, maintaining equipment reliability, following safety protocols, and supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have English language literacy (read/write) and be authorized to work in Canada.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and maintain good housekeeping across your area
• Learn and apply glass‑forming fundamentals
• Monitor and adjust processes to maintain high-quality standards
• Use Quality Control systems and understand Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Support equipment reliability through inspection, lubrication, and restoration
• Troubleshoot process or equipment issues
• Operate forklifts and walkies (training provided)

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Team work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Original Composites & Fiberglass is hiring a Forming Specialist for the Guelph Glass Plant. The role involves learning glass‑forming fundamentals, monitoring processes, and applying SPC to sustain high-quality outputs in a 12‑hour rotating shift pattern (3 on/3 off, 24/7/365).

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, maintaining equipment reliability, following safety protocols, and supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.