Labourer - Metal Polisher / Sander

Spectrum Alberta is a full-service metal polishing business. We offer mirror and brushed finishing of aluminum, stainless steel, and other metals, specializing in show-quality polishing of big rig trucks, tankers, and trailers. We also work on architectural and various specialty projects like classic car and custom motorcycle parts.

If you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, and seeing the brilliant results of your work every day, this could be the role for you! Although we operate primarily within our shop, there may be opportunity for travel and mobile work outside.

We are hiring up to four new staff members with experience using grinders and variable speed polishers; you will begin working on project preparation (removing steps, fenders, etc.) and sanding of our work pieces, learning to cut and finish metal as a polisher. As you learn the skills and techniques of our work, you’ll have the opportunity to move to piecework compensation starting at $30/hr; if you finish a one-hour piece in less than an hour (to our quality standards) you will be paid for the full hour. Work harder, earn more!

Duties

• Removal of work pieces from larger projects (e.g., removal of steps from a semi-truck)
• Power sanding
• Power polishing
• Project re-assembly and finishing touches
• Shop cleanup and tool maintenance

Required Aptitudes

Our business relies on our reputation for finished work that is second to none – and so we greatly value talent that takes pride in their work. Ideal applicants will be:

• Punctual
• Reliable
• Meticulous
• Respectful
• Able to take direction and feedback - in many ways, metal finishing is an art that takes time and effort to learn.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must provide their own safety boots or shoes, and:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be fit to use a respirator.
• Must have experience working with power tools including sanders, grinders, and/or polishers.
• Must be comfortable working from ladders or scaffolding.
• Must be willing to get dirty! Metal work generates lots of dust.

Job Types: Full-time, Commission, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to Commute:

• Edmonton, AB T6V 1J1 (required)

Work Location: In person