Northerm Windows and Doors is Looking for Production Employee – Door Shop Full Time

About Us
RAB Energy Group Inc. is a Yukon First Nation-owned, for-profit corporation whose trademark’s Northerm Windows and Doors (Whitehorse, YT) and Capitol Glass (Anchorage, AK) are in the business of providing the highest quality windows, doors, glass and related building products to consumers throughout the North. We emphasize superior products and services, the well-being of employees, customers, owners, and the environment. Northerm is COR certified and operates the largest manufacturing/ assembly facility in the Yukon and was recognized by the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce as the Outstanding Workplace of the Year in their 2022 Business Excellence Awards.

Production Employee – Door Shop
Reporting to the Door Shop Supervisor and working alongside other Shop Employees, the Door Shop Employee is responsible for assisting in the fabrication of all manufactured exterior doors. The position performs varying tasks including building, assembling, verifying factory items, quality checks, cutting, installing door lites, machine maintenance, fabricating custom doors while ensuring that the manufactured product meets or exceeds company standards. It operates a variety of tools and equipment in a shop while maintaining a safe, clean, and respectful work environment, and performs other related duties.

Key responsibilities

· Reading and interpreting computer-aided drawings and plans.

· Reading and using a tape measure to measure doors, door lites and cutouts and/or door frames in accurate manner.

· Cutting and manufacturing doorframes.

· Sanding, cutting, selecting and inspecting of wood used for door assembly.

· Safely operating hand, power and machine tools to drill, cut and assemble door frames.

· Completing paperwork, including job sheets and quality assurance documents.

· Maintains a clean and safe working environment

Requirements

· There is no formal certification required, although any certifications in construction, wood working or as a General Labourer are considered an asset. Experience handling tools and equipment in a safe manner, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Mechanical aptitude would be an asset. Experience in operating a forklift is desirable.

· Knowledge and awareness of safety regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions

· Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

· Good hand-eye coordination and good motor skills

· Good communication skills in English

· Demonstrate sound work ethics

· Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive work

· Ability to operate and handle tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner,

· Ability to read and use a tape measure

· Ability to read and interpret computer-aided drawings and plans

· Ability to follow instructions

· Ability to accept constructive criticism and work well under pressure

· Willing and able to lift material weighing up to 50 lbs.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Applicants must have current work authorization in Canada as sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

As a 100% First Nation-owned business, we strongly encourage submissions from qualified Yukon First Nation Citizens as well as those from other territories and provinces.

While we thank and appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: One location