Woodshop Labourer

Barricades and Signs Ltd; Alberta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in traffic safety needs is seeking a Wood Shop Technician to join their production team in Alberta. This role involves cutting and preparing materials for sign production, as well as assembling in-house wood barricades. The company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Health Savings Account

Competitive compensation

Strong vacation entitlement with bonus paid leave over Christmas

Room for professional development and advancement

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Experience with power tools and woodworking equipment.
• General working knowledge of computers and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare wood, metal, and various materials.
• Assemble and paint various fabricated products such as wood barricades.
• Maintain accurate stock and materials records.

Skills

Dependability

Reliability

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Band saws

Drill presses

Job description

Barricades and Signs is the industry leader for all traffic safety needs in Western Canada. Since 2004, Barricades and Signs has experienced steady growth and can support small scale projects to large scale infrastructure needs. We offer a full range of roadside safety products and onsite traffic services to our customers. We treat our employees like our family and with such significant growth there is ample room for growth and professional development. Come be a part of our growing team!

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Wood Shop Technician to join our team! As a vital member of the production team, the Wood Shop Technician is responsible cutting and preparing materials for sign production and also manufacturing in-house wood barricades and products.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• Employee assistance program
• Health Savings Account
• Competitive compensation
• Strong vacation entitlement with bonus paid leave over Christmas
• Growing Company with room for professional development and advancement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut and prepare wood, metal, and various materials and substrates
• Assemble and paint various fabricated products such as wood barricades
• Operation of equipment and tools such as band saws, drills, etc.
• Assist in quality control of all production
• Maintain accurate stock and materials records
• Perform general labour in the production department and other areas
• Other tasks as needed / required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dependability and reliability
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
• Ability to follow verbal and written plans / specifications
• Experience with power tools, band saws, drill presses, etc.
• General working knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, google docs
• Ability to balance quality, speed, and attention to detail

HOURS OF WORK

The typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Additional hours and overtime may be required during the busy season.