Join the Living Stone Team

Living Stone Ltd. is one of Atlantic Canada's leading custom countertop manufacturers, specializing in natural stone, quartz, porcelain, and solid surface products. We take pride in producing premium-quality countertops while continually investing in our people, equipment, and manufacturing processes.

We are currently looking for a FastBack Edge Polisher Operator / Production Support team member to join our production team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in producing quality finishes, and wants to build a long-term career in the countertop fabrication industry.

No previous FastBack experience? No problem. We are willing to train the right individual who has a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn.

What You'll Do

As part of our production team, you will:

- Operate our FastBack straight-line edge polishing machine.
- Load, stage, and process countertop pieces efficiently and safely.
- Set feed rates and polishing head pressure for various materials.
- Change and maintain polishing wheels, abrasives, and pads.
- Inspect finished edges for quality, consistency, and defects.
- Handle natural stone, quartz, and porcelain safely throughout production.
- Assist with hand polishing and general fabrication when required.
- Perform daily cleaning, lubrication, and routine preventive maintenance.
- Identify machine issues early and report them to supervision.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have:

- A strong attention to detail and quality.




- Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
- Ability to interpret shop drawings and transportation paperwork.
- Comfortable working around heavy materials and wet production environments.
- Ability to lift repeatedly and remain on your feet throughout the shift.
- Reliable attendance and a positive attitude.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- A valid driver's license. Own transportation (no public transit)

Preferred Qualifications (Assets) While not required, the following experience would be considered an asset:

- Stone countertop fabrication
- Tile, millwork, or machine shop experience
- Hand polishing using variable-speed grinders and diamond polishing pads
- Forklift certification
- Overhead crane experience
- CNC machining or CAD/CAM experience
- WHMIS certification
- Silica awareness training

What We Offer

- Competitive wages based on experience
- Health and dental perks (after eligibility period)
- Paid vacation
- RRSP program (if applicable)
- Steady year-round employment
- Overtime opportunities
- On-the-job training and career development
- Opportunities to advance into CNC machining, fabrication, and other skilled production roles
- A modern manufacturing facility with industry-leading equipment

Why Work at Living Stone?

At Living Stone Ltd., we're building a world-class countertop manufacturing operation. We invest in our employees, promote from within, and believe that quality craftsmanship begins with a great team.

If you're dependable, motivated, and looking for a long-term career where you can develop valuable skills, we'd like to hear from you.

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