Manufacturing, Production Associate (Muma Manufacturing)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Shift: Day/Afternoon shifts available (Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week) Job Summary We are a growing, fast-paced manufacturing facility looking for reliable, hard-working Production Associates. In this role, you will play a crucial part to keep production running smoothly. Your daily tasks will be highly varied. You will receive on-the-job training, with opportunities to learn new machinery and build a long-term career in the metalworking trade. Benefits available after 90 days of continuous employment. Core Responsibilities - Material Preparation: Load/unload steel, aluminum, stainless steel sheets, bar stock and structural sections onto automated and manual equipment. - Parts Finishing & Grinding: Operate grinders, deburring tools, sanders, tapping machines and drill presses as required. - Assembly Support: Assist fitters and welders by securing components using clamps, fixtures and basic manual hand tools. - Precision Measurements: Read basic layout drawings and use tape measures and calipers to verify cut pieces are accurate and within tolerances. - Quality Checks: Perform first-off, in-process and final inspections on all products to make sure parts match exact standards. - Material Handling: Safely handle raw materials, scrap metal and finished projects manually or using shop hoists, dollies and pallet jacks. - Shop Maintenance: Clean welding bays, sweep the production floor, empty scrap metal bins and organize inventory to maintain a clean work environment. Qualifications & Skills - Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing or metal fabricating environment is an asset, but we are willing to train the right candidate. - Measurement Literacy: Comfortable reading measurements in both imperial and metric systems. - Mechanical Aptitude: Good basic math skills and problem-solving habits for troubleshooting minor errors. - Physical Demands: Capacity to stand for an 8-hour shift and regularly lift up to 45 lbs (20 kg) safely. - Language Proficiency: Functional English (verbal and written) to interpret work orders and understand safety instructions. Ideal Candidate may also possess: - A valid provincial driver's licence (e.g., Ontario Class G). - Current certification for Forklift or Overhead Crane operation. - Basic experience performing MIG/stick tack welding. Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.