Production Worker (Vancouver)

Job Title: Production Worker Location: Surrey (Campbell Heights) Shift: Monday - Friday AM - 7:00am - 3:30pm PM - 3:30pm - 12:00am Payrate: $22.42/hr Job Description The Production Worker role involves operating a variety of machines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working with both metal and plastic components to support the production of display units. You will rotate between multiple workstations, perform highly repetitive tasks with accuracy, and contribute to deburring, cutting, crimping, sanding, and assembly activities. This position plays a key role in supporting welders, preparing products for shipment, and maintaining consistent quality and output across the production floor. Responsibilities Rotate between different production stations daily, working with up to 20 machines depending on current orders and workflow. Operate production machines that are set up by the Charge Hand by placing racks or parts in position and using a foot pedal to weld or process components, repeating tasks 20u2013200 times per order as required. Work in both the plastic and steel areas of the shop, including deburring steel parts, moving products around the floor, and boxing finished production. Support welders by moving parts to and from welding stations and preparing items for the next stage of production or shipment. Perform crimping operations by feeding metal sheets into the machine and using a foot pedal to create bends in the metal, repeating the process consistently based on order volume. Use a tube cutter machine by setting angles, placing metal pipes on the machine, and operating a saw to cut pipes to specified lengths. Operate a sanding machine to smooth and finish edges of metal tubes using a belt sander, ensuring clean and safe edges. Move parts from welding and production stations to designated areas for cleaning, inspection, or shipment preparation. Use power tools and hand tools to clean up machined parts, remove burrs, and ensure components meet quality standards. Perform assembly tasks by pulling small plastic pieces off machines, stacking them neatly, and packing them into boxes for shipment. Count products accurately to ensure the correct quantity is packaged and shipped for each order. Follow basic schematics and work orders to complete tasks correctly and understand the sequence of production steps. Assist with general labor duties such as loading, packaging, packing, cleaning work areas, and moving materials around the shop floor. Contribute to general production and assembly line activities, maintaining productivity and meeting daily production targets. Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines in a manufacturing environment, particularly around metal, plastics, power tools, and machinery. Work collaboratively with team members, including laborers, machine operators, fabricators, and welders, to keep production running smoothly. Maintain motivation and focus while performing repetitive tasks, taking initiative to stay productive throughout the shift. Essential Skills At least 1+ years of experience working in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably with metal, plastic, or woodworking. Proficiency using hand tools and power tools, with comfort holding and operating them safely and effectively. Ability to work in a repetitive production setting while maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistent output. Strong counting skills to ensure correct quantities are packaged and shipped, avoiding over- or under-packing. Ability to read and follow basic schematics and work orders to complete tasks correctly. Capability to lift up to 45 lbs as part of daily duties, including moving materials and finished products. Self-motivation and the ability to stay focused during repetitive work, demonstrating initiative and reliability. Experience in a production environment involving drilling, cutting metal, general labor, packaging, and assembly line work. Comfort working in a general production and manufacturing setting with plastics, metal, and construction-style tasks. Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to the production floor. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience in a manufacturing setting with an understanding of production processes, workflow, and safety procedures. Background in construction, woodworking, or plastics industries, providing familiarity with tools, materials, and shop environments. Forklift experience or certification, or willingness to obtain a forklift ticket to support material handling and advancement opportunities. Experience using equipment such as tape measures, table saws, drills, and other shop tools in a production environment. General construction or general labor experience, including loading, packing, and working with hand and power tools. Attention to detail in cleaning, deburring, and finishing parts to meet quality standards. Interest in long-term employment and growth over 2u20133 years or more within a stable manufacturing environment. Why Work Here? You will join a stable, unionized operation that offers strong job security, structured progression, and a clear path for growth. After a short probation period, you can benefit from ongoing training, internal promotion opportunities, and preset wage increases each year. The company supports long-term careers with a pension plan, medical and dental benefits including eye care, and an annual clothing and boot allowance. You will enjoy a collaborative culture with regular team meals and BBQs, as well as convenient transit access and a variety of roles to explore as you develop your skills and tenure. Work Setting You will work in an indoor, closed manufacturing facility with approximately 35 employees on the shop floor and more than 20 different machines in operation. The production area is divided into two main departments, Metal and Plastics, each with about 15u201320 people including laborers, machine operators, fabricators, and welders. The environment is a busy production setting focused on metal and plastic manufacturing of display units for well-known retail brands across North America. You will regularly work around power tools, hand tools, welding stations, cutting and sanding equipment, and general production machinery. The facility is transit accessible and supports a variety of production and assembly tasks. The dress code requires long pants or shorts and appropriate work attire suitable for a metal and plastic manufacturing environment, with additional support provided through an annual clothing and boot allowance. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surrey, BC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.42 - $22.42/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC. u00c0 propos dAerotek Nous savons quu2019il est difficile de trouver du travail, et quu2019il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque annu00e9e, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180u2009000 travailleurs de lu2019industrie lu00e9gu00e8re et de mu00e9tiers spu00e9cialisu00e9s avec plus de 14u2009000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs u00e0 naviguer dans un marchu00e9 du travail en constante u00e9volution et u00e0 trouver des emplois qui correspondent u00e0 leurs objectifs, u00e0 leurs compu00e9tences et u00e0 leurs centres du2019intu00e9ru00eat. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variu00e9tu00e9 de possibilitu00e9s de carriu00e8re dans lu2019industrie nord-amu00e9ricaine, soit des affectations u00e0 court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 ou00f9 vous pouvez du00e9velopper vos compu00e9tences, soit des possibilitu00e9s u00e0 long terme ou00f9 vous pouvez jouer un ru00f4le important en relevant les du00e9fis des entreprises en matiu00e8re de construction, de fabrication et du2019entretien. Notre u00e9quipe de plus de 1u2009500 recruteurs chevronnu00e9s, ru00e9partis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relu00e2che pour permettre u00e0 notre main-du2019u0153uvre de su2019u00e9panouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer u00e0 la hauteur de vos du00e9fis et de mettre u00e0 lu2019u00e9preuve notre philosophie u00abu2009Notre monde nous tient u00e0 cu0153uru2009u00bb au fur et u00e0 mesure que votre carriu00e8re u00e9volue. Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins mu00e9dicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quu2019un programme du2019aide aux employu00e9s et un programme de rabais. La sociu00e9tu00e9 souscrit au principe du2019u00e9galitu00e9 du2019accu00e8s u00e0 lu2019emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lu2019u00e2ge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lu2019origine nationale, du statut de vu00e9tu00e9ran, de handicap, de lu2019orientation sexuelle, de lu2019identitu00e9 de genre, de lu2019information gu00e9nu00e9tique ou de toute autre caractu00e9ristique protu00e9gu00e9e par la loi. Ordonnance sur lu2019u00e9galitu00e9 des chances de San Francisco: Conformu00e9ment u00e0 lu2019Ordonnance sur lu2019u00e9galitu00e9 des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situu00e9s dans la ville et le comtu00e9 de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiu00e9es ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antu00e9cu00e9dents criminels. Utilisation de lu2019intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lu2019intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines u00e9tapes de notre processus du2019embauche, notamment la recherche, la pru00e9su00e9lection et lu2019u00e9valuation des candidatures. Lu2019IA aide u00e0 analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les du00e9cisions finales sont prises par notre u00e9quipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse u00eatre examinu00e9e u00e0 lu2019aide du2019outils du2019IA. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o579q