WHO WE ARE

Raymond EMC Enclosures Ltd. designs, manufactures, installs and tests RF-shielded enclosures, anechoic chambers and specialized RF-shielded components for high-tech and government facilities.

We’re looking for a hands-on Duct Vent Team Lead to help oversee the daily work of our Duct Vent Department. This is a working leadership position for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, coordinating people and priorities, solving production challenges and making sure quality work is completed safely and on schedule.

If you have metal-fabrication or sheet-metal experience, are comfortable reading technical drawings, and enjoy helping a team stay organized and successful, we’d love to hear from you!

POSITION OVERVIEW

Location: 812 Burton Road, Vars, Ontario
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with Friday half-days for production employees where operationally possible
Compensation: Starting at $30/hour, based on experience

This position reports to the Production Supervisor and Production Manager.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Duct Vent Team Lead coordinates the day-to-day activities of a small team responsible for fabricating and assembling custom duct vent systems.

The successful candidate will help schedule work, assign daily priorities, review drawings and bills of materials, coordinate resources, monitor quality and support the team in meeting production deadlines. This is a hands-on role, and the Team Lead will participate in fabrication and assembly when required.

Our work is custom and project-based, so the ideal candidate is organized, adaptable and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

This role requires eligibility for a Government of Canada Level II (Secret) security clearance. Candidates must be able to provide a full 10-year background history, including residency, employment and education, and consent to criminal, credit and security checks.

Please note that individuals with limited Canadian residency history or significant time spent outside Canada may experience longer processing times, which could affect eligibility for this position.

BENEFITS

- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP matching program
- Three weeks of vacation
- Five paid personal days
- REMC Yay Days: Additional company-paid days off may be offered throughout the year
- Monday-to-Friday schedule
- Friday half-days for production employees where operationally possible
- Hands-on training and development
- Safety-focused work environment
- Team events and a cooperative culture
- Opportunities to learn about specialized RF-shielding products and custom fabrication




- Opportunity to help shape processes in a growing manufacturing department

WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Lead and coordinate the daily work of the Duct Vent production team.
- Help schedule projects, assign work and organize resources to meet production deadlines.
- Review technical drawings, schematics, bills of materials and work instructions before fabrication begins.
- Confirm that required drawings, materials, tools and resources are available before starting work.
- Oversee the fabrication, assembly, finishing and inspection of duct vent components.
- Perform hands-on fabrication and assembly work when needed.
- Complete in-process quality checks and work with the Quality Control team to address issues.
- Track production progress and communicate schedule risks, delays or material shortages.
- Coordinate with Production Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quality Control, and Shipping and Receiving.
- Identify production bottlenecks and recommend practical process improvements.
- Train, coach and support team members in developing their technical skills and productivity.
- Provide day-to-day feedback and escalate performance, attendance or conduct concerns to the Production Supervisor.
- Promote safe work practices and ensure company safety procedures are followed.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, manufacturing instructions and department documentation.
- Support continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce waste, rework and production delays.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace using 5S and ISO 9001 principles.

WHAT YOU BRING

- Three or more years of experience in metal fabrication, sheet-metal work, assembly or a similar manufacturing environment.
- At least one year of experience as a team lead, lead hand, senior fabricator or informal department leader.
- Experience coordinating daily work, employees, materials or multiple production projects.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and bills of materials.
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes, hand tools, power tools and manufacturing equipment.
- Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to identify problems, make practical decisions and escalate risks appropriately.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on shop-floor environment.




- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely perform physical production work.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Willingness to complete a criminal background check.
- Ability to obtain a Government of Canada Level II (Secret) security clearance.
- Ability to commute reliably to Vars, Ontario.

NICE TO HAVE

- Experience in RF shielding, custom metal fabrication or engineered-to-order manufacturing.
- Knowledge of airflow, acoustic or EMI/RFI venting systems.
- Experience with soldering, welding, painting or sheet-metal assembly.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S or continuous-improvement practices.
- Experience working under ISO 9001 or another quality-management system.
- Experience creating SOPs or manufacturing work instructions.
- Experience with ERP or production-scheduling software.
- Forklift or overhead-crane certification.

JOIN US

At Raymond EMC, we’re a growing team driven by quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a specialized production team, work on unique custom-built products and help improve the way our Duct Vent Department operates.

If you’re a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving production challenges and taking pride in high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Raymond EMC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vars, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you eligible to obtain a Level 2 (Secret) clearance with the Government of Canada?
- How many years of metal fabrication, sheet-metal fabrication or custom manufacturing experience do you have?
- How many years of experience do you have in a team lead, lead hand or supervisory role within a production or manufacturing environment?
- Do you have experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics and bills of materials in a manufacturing environment?
- Briefly describe your experience leading daily production work. Please include the approximate size of the team and any experience assigning work, coordinating materials, tracking schedules or resolving production delays.

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

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