Lead Hand

Employment North; Bracebridge; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilshire Works Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead Hand in Bracebridge, ON. This hands-on role targets graduates or skilled handypersons who enjoy problem solving and practical engineering tasks in a state-of-the-art manufacturing setting.

The position offers a pathway to learn across engineering and production disciplines, with compensation adjustable based on demonstrated skill and certifications. Expect varied daily challenges and opportunities to grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Recent engineering graduate or skilled handyperson with hands-on problem solving.
• Open to candidates from any background who are eager to learn and perform varied tasks.
• Training provided; compensation can depend on certifications and demonstrated skill.

Responsibilities

• Equipment refurbishment and installation.
• Develop preventive maintenance protocols.
• Quality control, component testing and data analysis.
• New product development and prototyping.
• Develop process and workstation ergonomics improvements.
• Install security and monitoring systems.
• Assist production staff with assembly, packaging and shipping.
• Engage in custom fabrication projects including trailer modification and welding.
• Landscaping and snow clearing tasks when needed.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

CAD design

3D printing

Machine shop experience

Soldering

PLC controls

Welding

Arduino / Raspberry Pi

Safety awareness

Tools

3D printer

MIG welding

Oxy-acetylene welding

Soldering equipment

Electrical wiring

Job description

About the Company:

Wilshire Works Inc. is an entrepreneurial manufacturing company. We develop and manufacture innovative solutions for healthcare and industrial applications.

Position Available:

Technical Lead Hand - Wilshire Works Inc | Bracebridge, ON

• We are seeking a recent electrical, mechanical, process, or mechatronic engineering graduate or skilled handyperson who enjoys hands-on problem-solving and wants to apply engineering knowledge in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.
• The employer is open to candidates with any background who are eager and skilled to complete a range of hands-on tasks, while receiving some training from the Owner. The employer is open to providing compensation based on skilled certifications, but there is room to grow and develop skills if they can bring a dependable attitude and mechnically inclined nature into the role.
• We are looking for a technically minded person who demonstrates passion, curiosity, initiative, practical problem-solving, a willingness to learn and coach-ability.

Compensation & Hours

• Starting wage: $25/hour with opportunity to earn $30+/hour, depending on your skill sets
• Monthly increases based on demonstrated competence, safe work practices, productivity and independence
• Exceptional candidates may negotiate their starting wage
• Typical working hours: 9:30 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.
• Flex time available

Position Details and Responsibilities:

Wilshire Works has a variety of projects in the pipeline to support the installation of a new process production line. If you lack some of the technical skill sets listed below, but wish to learn them, that’s great. This role offers exposure to a wide range of engineering and technical manufacturing-related challenges. Every day will be different. Do you have…

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience in getting your hands dirty
• Safe working habits
• Problem-solving skills
• Basic manual drafting or CAD design skills
• Machine shop experience
• Ability to work at heights
• Setting up and printing on a 3D printer
• Comfortable with working on 12-24VDC and household voltage applications
• Basic understanding of production-line automation and PLC controls
• Experience with basic stick construction
• Experience with Raspberry Pi and Arduino process control systems

Some Tasks

• Equipment refurbishment and installation
• Develop preventive maintenance protocols
• Quality control, component testing and data analysis
• New product development and prototyping
• Develop process and workstation ergonomics improvements
• Install security and monitoring systems
• When needed, assist production staff with assembly, packaging and shipping
• You may also work on custom fabrication projects, including trailer modification, using welding equipment, composite materials and work on other mechanical or electrical projects
• Landscaping and snow clearing tasks when needed

Technical Skills

Experience with the following is an asset, but training is provided:

• CAD and 3D printing
• Machine-shop equipment
• Soldering and electrical wiring
• Raspberry Pi and Arduino and electronic projects
• PLC controls and troubleshooting
• MIG welding and oxy-acetylene fusion welding and brazing
• Basic timber frame construction
• Hand and power tool usage

Working Conditions:

• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, inside and outside
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Employees must have comfortable safety footwear and fitted medium-duty gloves. Wilshire Works provides additional PPE when required
• Able to work independently while contributing to a small team
• A 100% non-smoker or non-vaporer
  • Due to the nature of the products manufactured, the employer cannot allow any contaminants related to scrents or tobacco residue as it impacts the quality of the products within their facility.
• Access to a vehicle: public transportation is not available to this workplace.