Job Description

Job Type: Full-time (38.5hrs/week)
Unionized: Yes, SMART Local 47
Wage: Starting from $23.77/hr plus benefits and optional pension plan

Ridalco Industries Inc., a 79 year old, Ottawa, Ontario based manufacturer and custom fabricator of stainless steel, aluminum, and steel products, is looking for a Metal Finisher Trainee/Shop Helper to join our team.

The Metal Finisher Trainee/Shop Helper will be required to learn stainless steel finishing and polishing and assist in various areas of the shop as required. The successful candidate will be expected to learn from each department with a particular focus on Stainless Steel/Metal Finishing. Responsibilities include (but not limited to) the following:

Assist and train in metal finishing tasks, including cleaning brown left during welding, grin welds to a smooth finish, using stroke sander to re-create brush finish, deburring pieces and ensuring no sharp edges, etc. Assist in the crating/packaging of outgoing products as required Cut, drill, and deburr small parts and metal extrusions using band saw, drill press, iron worker, belt sander, and stroke sander as required Assist with loading/unloading products and raw materials Assist Machine Operator(s) to lift large or heavy pieces as required General shop housekeeping, including (but not limited to): sweep and mop floors, organize stock room, clean lunch room and washrooms, tidy and organize shop as needed.
The following Training/Certifications would be considered an asset:

WHMIS Standard First Aid/CPR Training Forklift Safety Training
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.77 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:

Metal fabrication: 1 year (preferred) Metal Finishing: 1 year (preferred) Stainless Steel Fabrication: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person