Job description

Miska Trailer Factory

Position: Sandblaster

Shift: 7:00 am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday

Are you looking to work in a well-established organization that is a recognized leader in the utility trailer manufacturing industry? Miska Trailer Factory, which was established in 1994 is currently looking for a Sandblaster who is hoping to find a job opportunity where they can grow alongside our booming business which hit record breaking milestones in 2020. At Miska, we pride ourselves on our commitment to secure employment, guaranteed hours, no layoffs, our green initiatives, and valuing our employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sandblasting trailers and trailer parts using sand blast pot
• Operating heavy machinery and power tools while following health and safety regulations
• Using beaks, shears, saws, rollers, irons, drill presses, and other related equipment on a daily basis
• Assisting the welders, painters, and other team members with any requirements and other troubleshooting
• Support with wiring, hydraulics, tires, and the flooring of trailers
• Handling and transporting material from one plant to another
• Adhering to instructions from supervisors such as stacking materials from shipments and unloading tools and equipment
• Reporting any issues with equipment or unsafe working conditions

Requirements

• 1+ year sandblasting experience is required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Ability to understand and communicate proficiently in English
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with power tools, hand tools, a drill press, and other related machinery is nice to have
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Sitting / standing for long periods of time
• Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold weather conditions
• Often required to wear protective attire including but not limited to hooded sandblaster mask (fresh air) and gloves.

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment
• Guaranteed hours with no layoffs
• Straight Shifts
• Benefits including Extended Health and Dental Benefits after completion of probationary period; 3 months
• Free Shuttle available to and from the facility (five pickup locations in downtown Hamilton)
• Free on-site parking
• Monthly attendance draws
• Annual attendance rewards - up to $1,000
• Company matching RRSP Program
• Semi-annual incentive plan
• Referral bonus of $1,000
• Competitive wages
• Company Events
• Free Lunches

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: 25.55 per hour

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience: 1 year (required)

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.55 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have sandblasting experience?

Experience:

• painting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person