Water Blaster

MacLellan Integrated Services; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleaning services provider in Guelph is seeking a Water Blaster to operate high pressure water blasting equipment in an industrial setting. This role involves extensive PPE usage, teamwork, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates with reliable transportation and the ability to work in varied conditions will thrive. Join us to enjoy great benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverage

Registered Retirement Savings Plan with a Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Weekly Pay

Employee Referral Bonuses

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Must be able to work variable shifts including weekends.
• Must be able to hold and operate heavy equipment for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Participate in lockout/tagout procedures.
• Operate high pressure water blasting equipment safely.
• Complete pre and post operational inspections of equipment.

Skills

Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, and bend throughout the shift.

Ability to safely work in a high paced industrial environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent teamwork skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Job description

MacLellan Integrated Services @ Polycon Industries, Guelph, ON

With safety as our guiding principle, we perform critical process cleaning for our clients.

We have great benefits starting on your first day – check them out below!

We are Best People, Best Systems, Best Results; we bring people together who share our values and help them discover and achieve their potential. Our Cultural DNA is what differentiates us from other organizations. We believe that being good is for someone else, we resolve to be great! We make each other look great by having each other’s back! Our foundation and strength are found in our core values:

Trust | Integrity | Responsibility | Community | Excellence

About Us:

MacLellan Integrated Services is a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. Expanded from an initial core business providing critical process cleaning services to the automotive industry, MacLellan has expanded to offer a broad scope of maintenance, facilities management, HVAC, mechanical and industrial engineering services to a broad range of business partners across North America.

About You:

As a Water Blaster, you are part of Best People working as a team operating high pressure water blasting equipment. Utilizing our Best Systems , you complete your task work independently with minimal supervision. You identify potential issues and report those to your Group Leader; together you develop timely solutions to resolve potential issues. You achieve Best Results by embracing our team and contributing your knowledge and experience. You value diversity and inclusion, you are fully invested and authentic, you challenge the status quo by seeking new and innovative ways to make our work safer, easier, and faster.

Job Overview:

With safety as our guiding principle, we perform critical process cleaning in an industrial setting. Water Blasters are responsible for participating in lockout/tagout and operating high pressure (up to 40,000 psi) water blasting and mowing equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, blasting of vehicle dollies, skids, and/or carriers; grate blasting; pressure washing structural steel and holding tanks. Water Blasters are required to wear extensive PPE including metatarsal boots, rain suit, shin guards, hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, anti-vibration gloves, ear plugs, and earmuffs (all provided by MacLellan). Water Blasting candidates go through extensive equipment and use training prior to blasting. Water Blasters will participate in lockout/tagout; climb ladders; hang plastic; hook up equipment; conduct pre and post operational inspections. All Water Blasters will be required to perform other cleaning activities as needed to complete the work and meet customer requirements, including, but not limited to shot blasting and jig inspection.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, and bend throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely work in a high paced industrial environment.
• Ability to understand and follow both written & oral instructions.
• Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Must be able to make sound decisions and/or escalate to supervision when confronted with safety and/or production issues that require immediate action.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Necessary Requirements:

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends.
• Ability to follow instructions.

• Must be able to hold and operate heavy equipment for extended periods of time.
• This is a physically demanding job – must be able to work in hot, damp, and noisy environments, wear heavy PPE, climb stairs, push equipment, stand/walk for extended periods of time and grasp and/or grip tools/equipment.

What can you expect in return for your commitment to MacLellan?

You can expect a culture where we are transparent as an organization and open with each other, always working as a team to help one another. You can expect a culture where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves. In addition to a great culture, you can expect these great benefits too!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverage begin on the first day of full-time employment.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with a Company Match up to 3%.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program that includes paid company holidays.
• Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit)
• Employee Referral Bonuses - get paid to bring your friends!
• Paid Volunteer Time Off for approved Community Service .

Come join our team and let’s build something great together!