Production Helper

Metalcraft Technology Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

30-minute paid lunch break

Complimentary coffee and tea

Training opportunities

Company events

Job summary

Metalcraft Technology Inc. in Coquitlam, BC is seeking a production helper to join a hands-on manufacturing team. You will study job orders, interpret engineering drawings, and load, stack, and move stock, tools, dies and work in process.

You will perform first article inspections, maintain quality standards, complete NCRs, and ensure a safe, clean work environment while supporting other company requirements and teammates.

Qualifications

• Experience in a metal shop or other industrial/trades work is an asset.
• Must be detail-oriented, hardworking, and comfortable with hands‑on work.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Strong listening skills and ability to follow directions.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs as required.
• Reliable and committed to workplace responsibilities.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Required to wear steel-toe boots.

Responsibilities

• Use the scanners to clock in and out of all job’s orders.
• Study job orders and interpret engineering drawings to determine operations to be performed.
• Maintain quality standards by conducting first article inspections (FAI) and using hold tags.
• File in Work-Orders (Completed quantity counts, first article inspection sign offs), and initiating Non-conformance reports (NCR).
• Load, stacks, and transports stock, tools, dies, and work in process by hand or dolly.
• Clean and scrape metal preparatory to fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping, using scraping tool.
• Pickup scrap from work areas, & general clean-up of the shop floor.
• Do daily cleaning of the work area being used (including equipment and workspace).
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Proactively report machine problems or non-routine maintenance required.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Support other activities as required by company requirements and management direction.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks/goals as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Hardworking

Hands-on

Learn quickly

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Steel-toe boots

Job description

Metalcraft Technology Inc. is a manufacturing company with more than 25 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication. We serve clients in Canada and the U.S. from our location in Coquitlam, BC, and currently looking for a production helper to join our team. We offer a safe, supportive, and growth-focused work environment where employees can develop their skills and advance their careers.

Only candidates who live in Metro Vancouver will be considered for this position.

As a production helper, you will:

• Use the scanners to clock in and out of all job’s orders.
• Study job orders and interpret engineering drawings to determine operations to be performed.
• Maintain quality standards by conducting first article inspections (FAI) and using hold tags.
• File in Work-Orders (Completed quantity counts, first article inspection sign offs), and initiating Non-conformance reports (NCR).
• Load, stacks, and transports stock, tools, dies, and work in process by hand or dolly.
• Clean and scrape metal preparatory to fabricating, welding, painting, or shipping, using scraping tool.
• Pickup scrap from work areas, & general clean-up of the shop floor.
• Do daily cleaning of the work area being used (including equipment and workspace).
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Proactively report machine problems or non-routine maintenance required.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Support other activities as required by company requirements and management direction.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks/goals as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in a metal shop or other industrial/trades work is an asset.
• Must be detail-oriented, hardworking, and comfortable with hands‑on work.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Strong listening skills and ability to follow directions.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs as required.
• Reliable and committed to workplace responsibilities.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Required to wear steel-toe boots.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Duties may be revised or added as business needs evolve.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to a variety of challenging and exciting projects.
• Company events such as Holiday parties, BBQ’s, corporate lunches etc.
• Full-time Shift, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour.
• Company events
• Complimentary coffee and tea
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• 30-minute paid lunch break
• Training and internal promotion opportunities

Join Our Team!

Metalcraft Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Thank you for your time and interest in working with us.

We did not have the resources or time to fully implement Lean Manufacturing. With Feroz’ expertise and help our manufacturing is now more efficiently resulting in cost reduction.”
L.P

Metalcraft Technology has been a critical supplier to us for many years. Their capability to deliver quality, on-time quality product has ensured us that we can meet our customer’s delivery requirements. Metalcraft’s Technology’s kanban system has been our blessing. Azim and Reh are always available to us, often enhancing our product. Thank you to everyone at Metalcraft.”
P.T

We supply product to the medical field so we need our suppliers to establish and maintain a solid quality system. Metalcraft has a solid quality system. They ensure our product is on-time and meets our specifications. They are always available to us and often suggests better alternatives. Thank you Metalcraft.”