lead hand, wood products assembly

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Calgary, Alberta seeks a skilled worker to make adjustments and repairs to wood products, ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. This on-site role offers health benefits, group insurance, and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Must have First Aid Certificate and WHMIS Certificate.
• Able to read blueprints and production drawings.

Responsibilities

• Make minor adjustments and repairs to wood products.
• Inspect wood products for quality standards.
• Train staff in woodworking techniques.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

MS Word

CNC machines

Power tools

Small hand tools

Nail guns

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Responsibilities

• Make minor adjustments and repairs to wood products
• Record information on products inspected
• Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings
• Inspect wood products for conformance to quality standards
• Mark defective parts or products for repair
• Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces
• Train staff
• Make minor adjustments and repairs

Supervision

• Woodworking machine operators
• 5-10 people

Credentials, certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Word
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Equipment and machinery experience

• Power tools
• Small hand tool
• Nail guns
• Precision measuring instrument

Area of work experience

• Assembly line

Area of specialization

• Kitchen cabinets and vanities

Additional information

• Security and safety

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)