Miska Trailers Hiring for Welder at Hamilton, ON Full Time

Miska Trailer Factory

Position: Welder

Shift:

• Days: 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Thursday and Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm OR
• Afternoons: 3:00 pm to 1:30 am, Monday to Thursday

Are you looking to work in a well-established organization that is a recognized leader in the utility trailer manufacturing industry? Miska Trailer Factory, which was established in 1994 is currently looking for Welders who are hoping to find a job opportunity where they can grow alongside our booming business which hit record breaking milestones in 2020. At Miska, we pride ourselves on our commitment to secure employment, guaranteed hours, no layoffs, our green initiatives, and valuing our employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set and troubleshoot welding machines to ensure quality welds
• MIG welding of steel or aluminum material that is 1/16’ to ⅜’ inches
• Plasma cutting products
• Ability to measure sizes and dimensions
• Responsible for finding the right materials according the design
• Accurate blueprint reading to assemble the products to ensure customer / company standards
• Read welding drawings including weld symbols
• Accountable for fitting and welding parts for the trailers
• Operate welding and other related equipment in a safe manner
• Adhere to health and safety policies, advise supervisor of any health and safety improvements /and or recommendations
• Wear required personal protective equipment including heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes
• Demonstrates ability to work on job duties with little supervision
• Meet standard trailer build times, as assigned
• Performs quality inspection prior to product leaving the facility

Requirements

• 1 year of MIG welding experience required
• Good to have 6+ years of MIG welding experience
• 1 year of drawing / blueprint reading experience required
• Ability to perform 1/16” to 3/8” welds
• Plasma cutting experience an asset
• Capacity to execute complex custom work, with little supervision
• Background in manufacturing large parts / fabrications

Working Conditions

• Lifting, pushing, bending, and pulling up to 50 lbs
• Frequent exposure to extreme hot / cold weather conditions
• Manufacturing environment that requires personal protective equipment to be work when entering / working in the facility

Benefits

• $24.50+ depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Guaranteed hours with no layoffs
• Straight Shifts
• Benefits including Extended Health and Dental Benefits after completion of probationary period; 3 months
• Free Shuttle available to and from the facility (five locations in downtown Hamilton)
• Free on-site parking
• Monthly attendance draws
• Annual attendance rewards – up to $750
• Company matching RRSP Program
• Semi-annual incentive plan
• Referral bonus of $1,000
• Competitive wages
• Company Events
• Free Lunches

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $24.54-$29.80 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• welding: 1 year (required)