Forming Specialist – Guelph Glass Plant

Fridays, weekly

Join Original Composites & Fiberglass, The Original Composites Company™, a leading global provider of solutions for the growing composites industry as we build on more than 85 years of material innovation. Our 4,000 employees across 12 countries share a commitment to redefining what is possible for our customers in energy, transportation, infrastructure, defense, and consumer goods. Guided by our core values of Passion, Ownership, and Team Spirit, the Guelph plant produces glass fiber reinforcements including Wet Use Chopped Strands (WUCS) and Continuous Filament Mat (CFM) in the heart of the city since 1951.

and continuous improvement.

- Work safely and maintain good housekeeping across your area
- Learn and apply glass‑forming fundamentals
- Monitor and adjust processes to maintain high-quality standards
- Use Quality Control systems and understand Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Support equipment reliability through inspection, lubrication, and restoration
- Troubleshoot process or equipment issues
- Operate forklifts and walkies (training provided, as needed)

Forming Specialist – Guelph Glass Plant

Location:

247 York Road, Guelph, ON

Job Type:

Full-time, 3 on/3 off Rotating 12‑hour shifts (days/nights, including weekends & Holidays – 24/7/365 – non-negotiable)

Wage:

$32.76 (starts at 90%, progressive until passed 6-month probationary period (Start: $29.48, 3 months $31.12

Paid:

Fridays, weekly

About Us

Join Original Composites & Fiberglass, The Original Composites Company™,



a leading global provider of solutions for the growing composites industry as we build on more than 85 years of material innovation. Our 4,000 employees across 12 countries share a commitment to redefining what is possible for our customers in energy, transportation, infrastructure, defense, and consumer goods. Guided by our core values of Passion, Ownership, and Team Spirit, the Guelph plant produces glass fiber reinforcements including Wet Use Chopped Strands (WUCS) and Continuous Filament Mat (CFM) in the heart of the city since 1951.

Join a Team That Shapes the Future

We are seeking reliable, safety - minded individuals to join our Operations team as Forming Specialists. You will receive training to operate specialized equipment used to manufacture high-quality glass fiber products for customers worldwide. In this role, you will help ensure that production targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Each day brings new challenges, and you will work with a team that values safety, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

- Work safely and maintain good housekeeping across your area
- Learn and apply glass‑forming fundamentals
- Monitor and adjust processes to maintain high-quality standards




- Use Quality Control systems and understand Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Support equipment reliability through inspection, lubrication, and restoration
- Troubleshoot process or equipment issues
- Operate forklifts and walkies (training provided, as needed)

Safety

- Adhere to all OCF and Plant specific requirements
- Participate on safety teams
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Recognize, report and correct safety hazards upon identification

Quality

- Follow all process controls and requirements
- Inspect all work for accuracy

Regular Attendance

- Present and punctual for work as scheduled. Reliable transportation to support this.
- Must rotate shifts (12 hour shifts, 3 on – 3 off continual rotation 24/7/365)
- Willing to work overtime as needed

All other duties as assigned or needed

- Flexible to changes that are needed to meet business demands to include cross training

Qualifications & Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Authorized to permanently work in Canada
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
- Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Forklift experience or willingness to be trained

Skills & Abilities

- Safety-focused mindset and consistent adherence to procedures and requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skil

📌 Forming Specialist (Guelph)
🏢 Original Composites & Fiberglass
📍 Guelph