GENERAL LABOURER

Company Overrview The company operates in a competitive global market producing wide ranging metal based assemblies and components across a variety of industry sectors including but not limited to Mining, Oil & Gas, Crane and Drag-line Components, Agricultural, Machine building, and Heavy Equipment Manufacturing.

Increased over the years, our extensive plant capacity developed to cater for our multi million pound turnover, is spread across four facilities manned by over 200 employees. It incorporates shot blasting, stress relieving, fitting, welding, machining, non-destructive testing, final paint, right on through to our own logistics network, resulting in high value finished items across many diverse sectors delivered right to the customer's door.

Role Overview

Seeking 1 permanent full time (minimum of 40 - 50 hours per week) GENERAL LABOURER to start as soon as possible.

The company typically operates on rotating shifts of days and afternoons. Candidates must be able to work both shifts, including swing shift.

Key Responsibilities

- Loading and delivering materials
- Assist senior staff
- Assist painters
- Painting preparation
- Grind Welds to instruction
- Driving forklifts and cranes

Qualifications & Skills

- Ability to grind welds to instructions provided
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
- Comfortable in a manufacturing environment
- Forklift and overhead crane experience is an asset.
- Able to follow work instructions and manufacturing specifications
- Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods
- Use a variety of tools and machines such as blowtorches, forklifts, lifts, power drills, grinders and saws.
- Maintain a clean work environment.

Education & Experience

- Secondary school
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
- Material handling: 1 year (preferred)
- Must have physical strength
- Hand-eye coordination
- Endurance
- Must also be able to concentrate on their tasks.

Working Conditions

- Shop environment with exposure to noise, sparks, grinding debris, and moving equipment.
- Regular lifting,



bending, kneeling, sitting and standing for extended periods.
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have an attention for detail to ensure tight deadlines are met.

Safety & Quality Expectations

- Adhere strictly to workplace health and safety legislation and company safety procedures.
- Follow all quality control processes and documentation requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

- Attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude
- Spatial awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Time management and reliability

We offer:

- Competitive wages.
- Overtime after 40 hours per week
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, critical care and pension plan.
- Opportunity to be part of a growing, diverse team.

Southwestern Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Southwestern Manufacturing throughout the recruitment, selection and/ or interview process to applicants with disabilities. Please note that this recruitment process may involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications and assessing candidate qualifications. All AI tools used are designed to support fair and consistent hiring practices and are subject to human oversight. Final hiring decisions are made by company representatives, not automated systems. Applicants with questions or concerns about the use of AI in this process may contact Human Resources for more information or to request an alternative application method. Any personal information collected through the hiring process, including information processed by AI tools, will be handled in accordance with our company Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws. Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Experience

- Hand tools: 1 year (required)
- Material Handling: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 General Labourer (Windsor)
🏢 SOUTHWESTERN MANUFACTURING
📍 Windsor