Muma Manufacturing Inc. | St. Thomas, Ontario Full-time, permanent | Day / afternoon shifts available, Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week Compensation: $20–$28 per hour (CAD)
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.
