Manufacturing Technician

FloForm Countertops; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage negotiable DOE

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP Matching

Job summary

FLOFORM Countertops in Winnipeg is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to ensure the effective operation of production and facility assets. The role emphasizes TPM, equipment setup, and contributing to process improvements.

Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education in a related field, 2 years’ experience, forklift certification, and basic computer skills to aid parts research. The position involves physical work and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Basic computer skills for parts research.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical and control principles.
• Fork lift operator certificate or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable function of all production equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Implement TPM plan across production staff.
• Advise on process changes and create SOPs/work instructions.
• Create jigs, fixtures, and work cells to improve efficiency and reduce setup time.
• Promote and support 5S throughout the plant.
• Develop and control critical parts inventory.
• Maintain buildings/property and liaise with external contractors.
• Maintain knowledge of product/material specifications.
• Set up and calibrate production equipment for quality.
• Support production team and operate equipment as needed.
• Participate in team huddles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical and electrical principles

Fork lift certificate

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Two years’ experience in a similar role

Job description

Required immediately, our Winnipeg Branch is seeking aManufacturing Technician

FLOFORM Countertops is a Canadian company with its head office in Winnipeg, MB and has 16 branches and 5 manufacturing facilities located in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. FLOFORM manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year. Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Technician ensures the effective operation of production and facility assets.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Post-Secondary education in a related field
• 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Basic computer skills for parts research
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical and control principles
• Has or can obtain fork lift operators certificate
• Regular bending, twisting, and kneeling
• Able to lift 100lbs assisted

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safe and reliable function of all production equipment, tools, and vehicles
• Implement total productive maintenance plan (TPM) to be carried out by staff throughout production
• Advise on process changes and associated work instructions/SOP’s
• Creation of jigs, fixtures, and individual work cells with a focus on efficiency and setup reduction
• Promote and support ‘5S’ standard throughout the plant
• Development and control of critical parts inventory
• General maintenance for local buildings/property and liaison with external contractors.
• Maintain proficiency of current product/material specifications
• Sets up and calibrates production equipment and tools to ensure effective operation and quality
• Supports production team as required, including operating equipment and routine housekeeping
• Participate in team huddles
• Other duties as assigned

FLOFORM is proud to offer the successful candidate:

• Wage negotiable DOE
• Medical and dental benefits
• RRSP Matching

FLOFORM Countertopsoffers a positive and fun working environment that rewards thosewho share in our mission: “To consistentlyprovide our customers the best counter-toppurchasing experience available.”

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.