Lance Operator / Production Team Member

Dominion Nickel Alloy is currently seeking a Lance Operator / Production Team Member to join our growing team.

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual who takes pride in their work, is safety-conscious, and is comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment. This is a physically demanding position that involves the safe operation of thermal lance and Arc-Air equipment to cut and process metal, along with general production and material-handling duties.

What We Offer

· Starting wage: 22.50

· Monday to Friday schedule — no weekends

· Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

· Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

· 3% employer RRSP match after 3 months

· Extended benefits after 3 months, including:

o Dental o Medical o Visioner o Life Insurance

· Stable, full-time employment

· Hands-on training and opportunity to develop additional skills

· Opportunity to learn and operate additional equipment

· Team-oriented work environment The Role

As a Lance Operator / Production Team Member, your responsibilities will include:

· Safely operating thermal lance equipment to cut, separate, and process metal and other materials

· Performing Arc-Air gouging to remove, cut, and prepare metal as required

· Cutting and processing oversized, irregular, or difficult-to-process metal using a thermal lance

· Preparing materials and work areas prior to cutting and gouging operations

· Inspecting equipment and work areas to ensure safe operating conditions

· Following established procedures for the safe operation of thermal lance and Arc-Air equipment

· Assisting with the movement, sorting, loading, and processing of materials

· Working closely with production and material-handling team members to maintain an efficient workflow





· Operating mobile equipment when trained and required

· Performing routine equipment checks and reporting any issues or concerns

· Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment

· Following all company health and safety policies and procedures

· Using all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

· Working safely around heavy machinery, scrap metal, hot materials, sparks, fumes, and industrial equipment

· Performing other production and material-handling duties as required to support daily operations

What We're Looking For

· Previous experience with thermal lance cutting is required

· Previous experience with Arc-Air gouging is required

· Previous experience in a scrap metal, steel, manufacturing, or industrial environment is preferred

· Robust understanding of safe practices when working with thermal cutting and gouging equipment

· Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

· Comfortable working around heat, sparks, fumes, heavy materials, and industrial equipment

· Must be clean-shaven or otherwise able to achieve a proper respirator seal, as required for the use of respiratory protective equipment

· Must be able to successfully complete respirator fit testing and be able to wear a required respirator while performing job duties

· Physically capable of performing hands-on production and material-handling duties





· Strong work ethic with reliable and dependable attendance

· Safety-conscious and attentive to detail

· Able to follow established procedures and instructions

· Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

· Mechanically inclined and willing to learn new equipment and processes

· Positive attitude and strong team-oriented approach

· Willingness to assist wherever needed to keep production running smoothly

· Forklift certification (valid/expired)

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a demanding industrial environment. You have hands-on experience with thermal lance cutting and Arc-Air gouging and understand the importance of performing these tasks safely and efficiently.

You take pride in your work, follow established safety procedures, and are comfortable working around heat, sparks, fumes, heavy materials, and industrial machinery. You are also a strong team player who is willing to assist with other production and material-handling duties when required.

Because this position may require the use of respiratory protective equipment, the successful candidate must be able to maintain a proper respirator seal and successfully complete the required fit testing.

If you're looking for a steady Monday-to-Friday position with competitive benefits and an opportunity to apply and further develop your industrial skills, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply Today

Please submit your resume with “Lance Operator / Production” as the subject line.

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 41.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Lance Operator (Burlington)
🏢 Dominion Nickel Alloys
📍 Burlington