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David W Wilson Manufacturing Ltd.
“It is the corporate vision of D. W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd. to be respected by our workforce as a fair and equitable employer, acknowledged by our customers as a leading supply chain partner, and recognized within our community as a responsible social citizen and champion of continuing education and self-development.”
Available Positions
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Position Description:
- Successful candidate will participate in part deburring (including grinding) and packaging operations, as well as operate cut-off and bandsaws as well as unloading pallets for the laser
- Assembly & housekeeping tasks as required
- There will also be other manufacturing duties as required
Qualifications:
- 6 – 12 months experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
- You need to have very good attendance and a desire to learn
- An ability to read basic blueprints; use vernier calipers, tape measure and a measuring square would be an asset but not essential
- Basic math skills are required
- Must have high attention to details, immediate deadlines and able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment or individually
- Good physical capability and a “can do” attitude is a definite asset
- Must be able to show proof of Grade 12 diploma
Work Conditions:
This is a physical position that requires:
- Continuous standing for extended periods of time
- Some heavy lifting, carrying and handling of objects.
- Regular use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, bending/stretching, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, walking, pushing/pulling
- Repetitive motion and other job specific requirements
- Precise hand/finger movements
- Physical Environment: Regular exposure to factors such as temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, loud noise, and dusty environments.
- Sensory Attention: Need to give close attention with hearing or seeing to work surroundings. Must be able to handle exposure to different smells that may occur in the workplace.
- Must be able to wear prescribed PPE that the company requires safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots/shoes and respiratory protection (depending upon job) etc.
- Safety Sensitive Position: This position is a safety sensitive position and if it is not performed in a safe manner, can cause direct and significant damage to property, and/or injury to the employee and others around them.
Requirements:
- All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check.
- Proof of Secondary School Diploma is a must.
- You are legally eligible to work in Canada.
- You are able to perform the physical requirements of the job, which may include bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, standing, walking, repetitive motion and other job specific requirements.
- You have an interest in manufacturing, general labour, and factory/entry level roles
- A valid driver’s license or transportation required, as this position is located in Cathcart, Ontario is not on a bus route
What we Offer:
- 3-month probationary period
- Benefit package offered after 3 months of successful service
- Clothing Allowance
- Great competitive wages
- RSP Matching Program
We would like to thank all those that apply, however only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
David W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd. strive to create a respectful, accessible and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodation at any step in the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs – simply contact a member of the HR team with your request in advance.
Position Description:
- Efficiently respond to required lifts from all work areas to support uninterrupted production flow
- Retrieve and stores material from storage racks
- Ensure all product is tagged properly before moving
- Load and unload trucks, when required
- Monitor truck drivers coming in and out of the building
- Dump the scrap bins
- Stores received material in an organized manner
- Help manage dunnage storage in an organized manner
- Retrieve and deliver machine fixtures in preparation for job set-ups
- Inspect material handling equipment prior to use and records and/or reports any findings
- Work as back up for Shipping/Receiving when required (ie: vacation, absence etc)
- Operate material handling equipment in a safe manner
- Participate in Tool Box Talks from the Leadhand
- Participate in continuous improvement through kaizen initiatives
- Practice safe work habits in accordance to company Health & Safety procedures and the OH&S Act
- Participate in training events, as determined by the Company
- Demonstrate employee accountability to the Company’s 5S program by complying with work station cleanliness and organization
- Other duties, as assigned/required
Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
- 6–12 months experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
- Ability to work closely with fellow team members and also individually as required
- Must demonstrate quality and attention to work details
- Can follow written and verbal instructions
- A current Lift Truck Certificate
- A current Overhead Crane Certificate
- Shows exceptional people skills with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Has excellent attention to details along with great physical and mental capacity
Work Conditions:
This is a physically demanding position that requires:
- Continuous standing for extended periods of time
- Some heavy lifting, carrying and handling of objects.
- Regular use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, bending/stretching, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, walking, pushing/pulling
- Repetitive motion and other job specific requirements
- Precise hand/finger movements
- Able to lift up to and including 50 lbs
- Physical Environment: Regular exposure to factors such as temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, loud noise, and dusty environments.
- Sensory Attention: Need to give close attention with hearing or seeing to work surroundings. Must be able to handle exposure to different smells that may occur in the workplace.
- Must be able to wear prescribed PPE that the company requires safety glasses, hearing protection, workboots/shoes and respiratory protection (depending upon job) etc.
- Safety Sensitive Position: This position is a safety sensitive position and if it is not performed in a safe manner, can cause direct and significant damage to property, and/or injury to the employee and others around them.
Requirements:
- All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check
- Proof of Secondary School Diploma is a must
- Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety rules and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- A valid driver’s license or transportation required, as we are located in Cathcart ON, 10 minutes East of Woodstock and 10 minutes West of Burford, and not on a bus route.
What we Offer:
- 3-month probationary period
- Benefit package offered after 3 months of successful service
- Excellent competitive wages
- RSP Matching Program
- Clothing Allowance
Position Description:
David W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd. requires General Machinists and/or CNC machine operators for a custom/production machine shop.
- Ability to understand and operate numerically controlled machines
- Capable of following verbal and written instructions
- Ability to perform precision machining operations
- Operate machine shop power tools including manual equipment
- Duties include operation of a variety of CNC controlled equipment including vertical machine centers as well as manual power tools
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and execute the final product as required then verify dimensions of part machined using precise measuring instruments (micrometer, caliper, bore gauge)
- Full inspection and deburring of completed parts
- Inspect raw materials and finished product to meet specification
- Set up and operation of 3 axis CNC vertical milling machines
- Use of power hand tools (drill press, angel grinder, belt sander)
- Produce precision machined parts to specified tolerances
- Afternoon shift hours are 4:15 pm – 2:15 am Monday to Thursday
Qualifications:
- Machinist Certificate of Qualification and experience with Daewoo, Okuma & Fanuc controls an asset
- 1 – 3 years working experience in a metal manufacturing/machining environment
- Knowledge of cutting tools and tool wear (carbide, high speed steel, boring bar, indexable, tapered shank)
- Able to use measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers and bore gauges
- Ability to read dimensions, tolerances and specifications from supplied drawing in both metric and imperial measurements
- Can follow written and verbal instructions and safely operate machines at all times
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively and efficiently
- Ability to work closely with fellow team members and also individually as required
- Must demonstrate quality and attention to work details along with excellent organizational skills and cleanliness
- Shows exceptional people skills with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Has excellent attention to details along with great physical and mental capacity
Work Conditions:
This is a physical position that requires:
- Continuous standing for extended periods of time
- Some heavy lifting, carrying and handling of objects.
- Regular use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, bending/stretching, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, walking, pushing/pulling
- Repetitive motion and other job specific requirements
- Precise hand/finger movements
- Physical Environment: Regular exposure to factors such as temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, loud noise, and dusty environments.
- Sensory Attention: Need to give close attention with hearing or seeing to work surroundings. Must be able to handle exposure to different smells that may occur in the workplace.
- Must be able to wear prescribed PPE that the company requires safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots/shoes and respiratory protection (depending upon job) etc.
- Safety Sensitive Position: This position is a safety sensitive position and if it is not performed in a safe manner, can cause direct and significant damage to property, and/or injury to the employee and others around them.
Requirements:
- All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check.
- Proof of Secondary School Diploma is a must.
- A valid driver’s license or transportation required, as this position will be shared between Brantford and Cathcart ON locations, and Cathcart location is not on a bus route.
What we Offer:
- 3-month probationary period
- Benefit package offered after 3 months of successful service
- Great competitive wages
- RSP Matching Program
We would like to thank all those that apply, however only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
David W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd. strive to create a respectful, accessible and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodation at any step in the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs – simply contact a member of the HR team with your request in advance
Job Application
Please fill out the online application below and attach a current copy of your resume for our review.
We would like to thank all those that apply, however only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
David W. Wilson Manufacturing Ltd. strives to create a respectful, accessible and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodation at any step in the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs – simply contact a member of the HR team with your request in advance.