Activation Laboratories Ltd.

Machine Shop Assistant

Ancaster, ON

Temporary, Full-time, Fixed term contract

About This Job

Who We Are

Join a Global Leader with Local Impact!

Are you ready to make a difference with a leading company that has a global footprint and a strong local presence? Actlabs, a prominent Canadian privately-owned analytical laboratory services provider, has been at the forefront of the industry in Canada and around the globe for over 30 years. With operations across Canada and the globe, we bring our world-class expertise to a diverse range of industries, including mining and mineral exploration, agriculture, cannabis, environmental, occupational health, forensics, life sciences, manufacturing, and petroleum.

We are investing in the future, implementing innovative strategies to maintain our leadership and strengthen our impact across the sectors we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals who want to be part of an established and rapidly growing company.

At Actlabs, we are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our team members, both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about continuous improvement and eager to contribute to a thriving organization, we would love to have you join our team!

About You

Education: High School Diploma (Minimum)

Other Requirements:

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1 year industrial/heavy equipment experience

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Good communication and listening skills

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Common sense

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Ability to work as a team member, and work well unsupervised

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Perform physically demanding tasks such as occasional heavy lifting

Responsibilities:

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Assist in all areas of a busy machine shop

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Learn machine basics and machining techniques defined to specific tolerances using various machine shop equipment; this may include manual lathe, manual milling machine, tensilkut milling machine, manual, grinder, manual broaching machine, drill press, a horizontal metal cutting saw, vertical metal cutting saw, hand grinder, and other hand tools as necessary to perform the task

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Cut and prepare samples for chemical analysis using various equipment including cutting saw, dell press and milling machines

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Participate in training for advanced machine shop testing including chemical analysis and tensile testing as required

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Assist in various lab departments as needed, performing preparation techniques such as grinding samples, cutting plan tissues, sorting samples and other preparation techniques

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Committed to 100% quality and to work to Just-In-Time customer constraints

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Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and procedures committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace

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Any other tasks as determined by the Lab Manager/Process owner

What We Offer:

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Competitive Salary: We value your expertise and offer a competitive salary package.

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Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Join us and become part of a dynamic and professional team where your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace environment for all employees. Actlabs is proud to be an equal opportunity work environment.

Please note that applicants applying for Canadian job positions must be authorized to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

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Dental care

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Extended health care

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision care

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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Ancaster, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

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Are you legally able to work in Canada? (Y/N)

Experience:

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industrial/heavy equipment: 1 year (required)