Core Responsibilities

- Bandsaw Operation: Safely set up and operate industrial horizontal/vertical bandsaws to cut raw metals, structural steel, piping, and tubing to exact specifications outlined in work orders.

- Shop Floor Supply &
- Kitting:

Stage, kit, and distribute cut-to-length materials and specialized components (valves, fittings) directly to manufacturing bays to eliminate production downtime.

- Material Movement (Forklift): Operate a forklift safely to transport heavy raw materials from outdoor storage yards and indoor racks to the cutting station and shop floor.

- Internal Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels within shop storage and outdoor yards, perform regular cycle counts, and report material shortages to procurement

- Basic Inventory Lookup: Use the company computer system strictly to check stock levels, verify part locations, and look up material availability.

- Material Traceability: Ensure material tags, heat numbers, and heat codes are transferred accurately to cut pieces to maintain full oil and gas quality compliance.

- Equipment Maintenance &

- Safety:

Perform basic preventive maintenance on saws (blade changes, fluid checks) and adhere strictly to all HSE guidelines,



including wearing proper PPE for cutting environments.

Qualifications &

- Experience

- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, heavy fabrication, or machine shop environment. Direct experience operating industrial bandsaws is a strong asset.

- Forklift Skills: Proficient forklift operating experience is required. Active certification is preferred; however, forklift safety training and certification can be provided for the right candidate.

- Computer Skills: Basic computer literacy with the ability to navigate internal databases solely to check inventory levels.

- Technical Skills: Ability to read tape measures, use calipers, and follow instructions from blue prints or Bills of Materials (BOM) for precise cuts.

- Attributes: Robust mechanical aptitude, high attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.

Physical Requirements &

- Working Conditions

- Outdoor &
- Indoor Work:

Comfortable working both indoors on the concrete shop floor and outdoors in the material storage yards under varying weather conditions.

- Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand for extended periods during saw operation.

📌 Material Coordinator & Bandsaw Operator (Airdrie)
🏢 Propak Systems
📍 Airdrie