Production Worker - Copper Dip (Days)

About the Company

Powell Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Powell Industries based in Houston, Texas, boasts over seven decades of global expertise. With a strong presence in electrical manufacturing and instrumentation contracting, Powell Canada operates offices in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal. The company is dedicated to unified growth through training, communication, and leadership, offering a variety of cutting-edge products and services tailored to customer needs.

Role Overview

Located in Edmonton's Electrical Division (EDE), the Production Worker reports directly to the Fabrication department's Manufacturing Supervisor. This position requires diverse skills and use of various tools to create precise parts and fabricate Powell Canada products.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance on metalworking machinery.
• Apply masking and taping techniques in the Powder Coating and Copper Dip departments.
• Transport parts through manufacturing stages based on routing instructions.
• Load and unload steel or other materials from trucks, both indoors and outdoors.
• Organize the shop floor and yard effectively.
• Support machine operators with assigned tasks.
• Remove finished parts from sheet metal skeletons.
• Carry out de-burring, grinding, and finishing of metal components using air or electric grinders and sanders.
• Sort and stack parts by part and job numbers.
• Assemble welding kits from parts.
• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and cranes.
• Utilize general hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and vise grips.
• Occasionally perform labor-intensive jobs like painting, grinding, sanding, and cleaning as directed.
• Promote and participate in a safety-conscious work culture and attend safety meetings.
• Ensure quality by following established work instructions and identifying quality risks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Fulfill any additional duties as required.

Core Competencies

• Ability to read tape measures with skill in converting between fractional, decimal, and metric units.
• Being conscientious, thorough, accurate, and dependable in completing tasks.
• Capacity to learn and comply with manufacturing policies aligned with ISO standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within teams and across departments.
• Basic proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience of 1-2 years in metal fabrication shops preferred.
• Relevant safety certifications are advantageous.

Employment Details and Work Authorization

This permanent role requires legal authorization to work in Canada at hiring. Sponsorship is rare and assessed based on business needs and laws.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to high temperatures.
• Work environment includes temperature-controlled industrial settings with occasional outdoor tasks.
• Personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, harnesses, respirators) must be worn as required.
• Work includes use of ladders and scaffolding up to heights of about 30 feet or with lift equipment.

Physical Demands

• Maintain balance and agility to avoid falls while walking, standing, crouching, or climbing stairs.
• Frequent repetitive bending at waist and knees, extending arms in various directions.
• Prolonged standing and walking distances between 50–300 feet with occasional sitting.
• Climb stairs regularly throughout shifts.
• Frequent overhead work and use of both arms at full length.
• Lifting or exerting force up to 50 pounds continuously.
• Prolonged use of hand and power tools, some with vibration, requiring repetition.

Additional Information

Powell Canada is committed to equal opportunity employment and seeks candidates authorized to work full-time in Canada. Only selected applicants will be contacted. The company values safety, quality, and teamwork.