Production Fabricator
Description
Required immediately, our Abbotsford Branch is seeking a Full Time Production Fabricator.
FLOFORM Countertops is a Canadian company with its head office in Winnipeg, MB and has 16 branches and 5 manufacturing facilities located in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. FLOFORM manufactures, sells and installs over 20,000 premium surface countertops a year. Established in 1961, FLOFORM is proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Position Summary:
Production Fabricators help turn raw stone into stunning countertops! You’ll grind, polish, seal, and inspect each piece using shop tools and lifters. We’re a hands-on, team-driven shop looking for someone who’s safe, reliable, and ready to create quality work every day.
The successful candidate will have:
- 1+ years’ experience in a similar role with stone fabrication on natural and engineered stone, including porcelain a plus (willing to train the right person)
- Must be hard working, motivated, well organized and task oriented.
- Basic computer skills, MS Office
- Strong communication (both written and verbal)
- Ability to measure accurately with a tape measure and calipers (Metric and Imperial)
- Demonstrated knowledge of stone fabrication and hand tools (polishers, grinders, lift support equipment etc.)
- Has or can obtain forklift operator’s certificate
- Strong attention to detail
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
- Able to withstand exposure to water (hands/feet) for extended periods of time
- Able to work with hand tools using wrist and fine manipulation for long periods of time
- Able to lift 60-100lbs occasionally
Duties and Responsibilities
- Grinds, polishes, contours, measures and inspects stone tops to conform to template specifications
- Prepares and cuts edging pieces to size as per specifications. Laminates stacked or mitered edges using correct process and adhesives
- Polishes, fills and repairs areas to remove surface defects
- Reviews technical drawings of stone tops to understand edging or modification requirements/dimensions
- Maintains a safe work area, clean and clear of debris and clutter. Using water at all times to remove silica dust from the environment
- Sets up work area by loading stone tops onto carts, using safe lifting practices and mechanical lift support when required
- Utilizes computer systems to update order status, and mark progress
- Unloads parts from work areas onto storage/shipping frames as required
- Reviews workspace for cleanliness and safety
- Must be able to follow safety rules and work safely around equipment, cranes and forklifts
- Supports loading and unloading of equipment with guidance for efficient operation
- Supports other work areas as required and assigned by Supervisor
- Attends and participates in team huddles and training activities
- Other duties as assigned
FLOFORM is proud to offer the successful Candidate:
- Wage $23-27 per hour. Depending on experience
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- Paid sick days
- RRSP matching
FLOFORM Countertops offers a positive and fun working environment that rewards those who share in our mission: “To consistently provide our Customers the best countertop purchasing experience available.”
Should this opportunity be of interest to you, contact us today!!!
Submit a resume/application at www.floform.com/careers
We look forward to meeting you!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.