Manufacturing jobs in Canada

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Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Senior Building Erector - Day Shift will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor of the PCR (Power Control Room) Assembly Department. The Senior Building Erector - Day Shift is responsible for erecting steel buildings, the installation of all mechanical attachments for the buildings and the manufacturing process associated with PCR Assembly.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assembly of E-Houses (PCRs) and other materials while accurately following blue-prints and instructions.
• Steel building/cladding/foam panel erection.
• Use proven trade practices and proper tools for all tasks.
• Follow direction from Supervisors and Lead Persons.
• Assist Lead Persons with training and mentoring other employees.
• Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.
• Ensure quality by following standard work/process instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
• Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates an understanding of construction, manufacturing and building concepts.
• Possesses the internal desire and motivation to succeed at completing tasks that lead to achievement of team goals.
• Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper action to resolve them.
• Changes priorities to meet changing demands; adjusts quickly to new responsibilities and tasks.
• Knowledge of hand, electric and air tools and some vibrating tools.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Adheres to Powell’s set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude by collaborating with others to solve problems and drive results.
• Approaches work consistently and utilizes methods to complete and monitor tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes and product changes.
• Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper action to resolve them.
• Able to work effectively within a team and around other departments and their activities.
• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

• Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in steel building/cladding/foam panel erection within a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Basic ability performing mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read a tape measure (this includes conversions from fraction to decimal and conversely from decimal to fractions).
• Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment substance abuse and medical testing upon hire.

Physical Requirements

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.
• Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
• Must be able to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift.
• Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
• Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force continuously up to 50lbs.
• Ability to use hand tools such as tin snips, hammer, and power tools (some vibrating), for long periods of time with frequent repetition.

Who we are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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