Blaster/Labourer

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB.

We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About the Position:

Walters is looking for individuals with a strong work ethic and positive attitude who are seeking a position that will provide skill growth and development.

The Blaster is responsible for planning and loading the blast carts and efficiently operating the blast machine and equipment, troubleshooting equipment repairs as required and accurately completing all required paperwork. The Blaster is also responsible for moving material from the blast cart as well as setting up the paint booths and staging all materials accordingly.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Cart Loading and Planning.
• Analyzes the pieces to go through the blaster to appropriately plan the location of the pieces on the blast cart.
• Efficient and accurate operation of blasting machine and equipment.
• Efficiently operates the blast machine maximizing output while maintaining the quality of the product.
• Troubleshoots machine breakdowns working with maintenance when required.
• Performs routine maintenance on the blaster.
• Identifies which pieces require hand blasting and efficiently/accurately hand blasts the piece.
• Crane, Rigging and Flipping.
• Material Staging - Sets pieces in paint booth accordingly for painters to begin work, understanding straight lines, placement of materials for flipping, as well as maximizing the use of space available.
  

Work Location:

• Princeton Facility.

Position Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to learn in a fast pace environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and able to work well with others as part of a team.
• Able to adapt and complete tasks as priorities change.
• Strong time management skills and work ethic.

Compensation Package:

• Wage: $22.00-$29.00/Hour
• Vacation.
• Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
• Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Employee Family Scholarship Program.
• Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
• Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.