Carpentry Shop Lead Hand

Responsibilities:

• Working with Wood, PVC materials, and aluminum to apply decking, hinges etc to complete quality dock systems.
• Understand and able to identify all materials used in wood shop
• Provide leadership and support to crew members to ensure productivity and quality
• Monitor crew member’s habits and work ethic and report to VPP any disciplinary issues.
• Ensure safe work practices are being met with your crew-lead by example
• Train less knowledgeable technicians on proper use of tools and equipment
• Operate and set up all wood shop Equipment
• Perform layout on material for cutting, slots, holes
• Perform fitting with and without fixtures, jigs
• Fabricate jigs/fixtures to speed up production
• Ensure shop deadlines are met and take corrective measures if necessary
• Able to review drawings s and specifications to ensure they function as designed
• Perform on the spot modification/fabrication if needed
• Recognize design flaws and take measures to correct
• Assist in training and direction to wood shop employees
• Use of materials as cost efficiently as possible
• Talk with customers and assist in service related questions on phone or on site.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities when necessary, with other units.
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Prepare display Docks for Trade Show displays.
• Make on the spot decisions based on best company interest
• Continuously monitor wood shop workers to ensure productivity and quality and report to VPP with concerns
• Advise on a Saturday schedule that 2 employees can cover all necessary areas and submit to VPP
• Weekly wood/material/hardware inventory taken and reported to VPP

Skills Required:

• Good carpentry skills
• Proven carpentry abilities in an production or construction environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/instruct crew members
• Use of materials as cost efficiently as possible
• Ability to keep up with production demands
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Fork Lift license an asset
• Logical thinker when new situations arise
• Demonstrated ability to train less knowledgeable technicians.
• Strong problem-solving techniques
• Valid “G” License and be insurable under R&J Machine’s policy
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment
• Ability to work closely with Welding Shop Foreman to increase production and quality
• Able to deal with people sensitivity, tactfully and professionally at all times
• Computer literate, able to fill out reports and correspond with suppliers when necessary

Work Conditions

• Working indoors ( wood shop)/ outdoors ( shop yard)
• Year round employment ( min 44 hours per week)
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Employee may be exposed to dust, and high levels of noise.
• Travel off site may be required
• Personal Safety equipment will be required-steel toed boots, safety glasses,etc...
• Overtime as Required ( work day 7am to 5pm)
• Hazards associated with the trade
• May be exposed to construction sites if onsite modifications required

Serious inquiries only please. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a desire to work in a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $44,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• carpentry: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Selwyn, ON K9J 6X5 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Selwyn, ON K9J 6X5: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person