Production Worker - Fabrication shop

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic design and composite technologies. Carfair Composites is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, operating in five manufacturing and distribution centers across North America, including Winnipeg, MB, St. As a comprehensive manufacturer of engineered composite products, Carfair Composites supplies quality fiberglass components to the original equipment manufacturers operating in agriculture, automotive, construction, transportation, commercial, food processing, and medical industries.

As a Production Associate, you will support the manufacturing, preparation, finishing, and inspection of fiberglass and composite parts and components used in transit vehicles for New Flyer and MCI. This is a hands-on production role where you may prepare molds and materials, build fiberglass components, sand, buff, trim, grind, drill, route, repair, and inspect parts to ensure they meet safety, quality, and first-time quality standards.

Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility

Paid holidays and vacation

Registered pension plan with generous company match

On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)

Support the production of molded fiberglass and composite parts using processes such as hand lay-up, vacuum infusion, trimming, sanding, grinding, and finishing.

Use hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools, including angle grinders, palm sanders, drills, routers, cutters, and polishers.

Prepare molds, materials, and work areas for composite part production, including setup, cleaning, and basic mold maintenance.

Remove, trim, sand, buff, repair, finish, and inspect molded composite parts for surface defects, air bubbles, rough edges, incorrect dimensions, and other quality concerns before they move to painting, assembly, shipment, or the next stage of production.

Use work instructions, blueprints, jigs, guides, and measurement tools to complete composite parts to specification while supporting safety, quality, and first-time quality standards.

1–2 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, repair, trades, or other hands-on work environment is preferred. Exposure to composite manufacturing, fiberglass, molded parts, sanding, grinding, trimming, finishing, or repair is considered a strong asset.

• Hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, or pneumatic tools, such as sanders, grinders, drills, cutters, polishers, routers, or similar equipment.
• Able to follow work instructions, identify defects, and support safety and first-time quality standards in a fast-paced team environment while learning composite manufacturing processes, fiberglass techniques, molded part finishing, and basic mold maintenance.
• Able to meet respirator fit requirements, including being clean-shaven where required, and comfortable performing physical work throughout the shift, including standing for extended periods and handling materials generally between 20–50 lbs.
• Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. News and information is available at , , , nfi.We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.