Weld Lead Hand

POSITION TITLE:Weld Lead Hand

LOCATION: Collingwood, ON

SHIFT: Weekend Shift

MacLean Engineering is looking for a skilled and experienced Weld Lead Handto join our team in Collingwood, ON. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team working cross functionally throughout the organization. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic work environment, this position is for you!

About the Position: The Weld Lead Hand is responsible for a) assisting the Plant Manager and/or Shift Supervisor with the execution of specific administrative and Supervisory tasks, b) providing “Second in Command” back-up during absence of the Shift Supervisor, and c) for providing direct labor capacity within the department of his or her discipline when not executing the duties and responsibilities of a) or b) above.

• Monitor work center priorities, and assign work orders to workers based upon priority, environment, and skill set.
• Ensure “work order notes” are applied to any work orders that cannot be completed.
• Analyze Current Orders Report to uncover “stagnant’s” and move same to next work center.
• Prepare Saw and Burn priority lists as required to keep Machine Operators fully utilized.
• Review labor bookings from previous day to ensure labor has been booked in full and without error, document any issues found, and communicate with Materials department to correct any errors found.
• Monitor work ethic, performance and productivity of workers, and report any anomalies found to Supervisor.
• Coach, train and mentor as required to enhance quality, efficiencies and utilization.
• Document any non-conformances found during the shift, any corrective action taken, and communicate same to Manufacturing Engineering department for further analysis.
• Assist Supervisor with the preparation of performance reviews, providing input as to worker competence, performance and potential.
• Leading by example, ensure a safe working culture is evident within all, by personally adhering to all policies and procedures, ensuring co-workers adhere to all company policies and procedures without exception, formally identifying unsafe conditions, and assisting Shift Supervisor with execution of permanent corrective action to correct any unsafe conditions found.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are in safe operating condition.
• Take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of all workers and contractors working within the facility.
• Arrange for the immediate first aid of any injured worker, ensuring transport to hospital and Ministry of Labor notification where applicable.
• Investigate any accident or injury and prepare incident report detailing same.
• Ensure workers are always fully utilized, working productively and efficiently. Document any issues found and communicate same to Shift Supervisor.
• Document timecard exceptions, and vacation requests, and ensure ADP is up to date and approved prior to payroll deadline.
• Prepare “Shift Report” detailing highlights of the weekend for review by other Supervisors/Managers on Monday morning.
• When Shift Supervisor is present, and for approximately 50% of shift duration, work within the department of your discipline. (i.e. A Welder will weld, a Machinist will machine, a Mechanic will assemble, etc.)

About You: The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, be open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or Certificate of Completion
• Diploma or Degree in related discipline preferred
• Associated trade certification preferred
• Five (5) + years’ experience working as a Machinist, Welder or other Skilled Trade within a metal fabrication or similar manufacturing environment
• One to Two (1-2) years Leadership experience is an asset
• Previous experience promoting a safe work culture, communicating goals, and engaging and motivating individuals is an asset

Shift:

• Weekend Shift: Friday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (3 x 12 hour shifts) Paid 40 hours for full 36 hours worked.

About Us:

MacLean Engineering has been a leading innovator of underground mining equipment solutions for over 50 years. As we continue to expand our product range and geographic footprint, we remain privately owned and consistently focused on the Company founder’s original engineered design imperatives – safety, productivity and enduring quality. MacLean Engineering has four manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie and Mexico. Our workforce is comprised of various skilled trades working together in a safety and quality-oriented environment to produce components and equipment to the underground mining industry, as well as the municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks' vacation annually
• Paid sick and family emergency time
• Paid overtime after 40 hours worked
• $1.50 per hour shift premium for Weekend Shift employees
• Paid lunch break for employees working 10 and 12 hour shifts
• Free coffee!
• Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
• Employee and family assistance program
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
• Annual Employee Bonus
• $200 annual safety shoe allowance
• $200 bi-annual prescription safety glasses allowance
• Company paid uniforms
• Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Every Weekend

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• What is your hourly wage expectation?
• Are you currently or have you previously been CWB certified?
• Please describe your past leadership experience.

Work Location: In person