Production Labourer

FET Variperm is a class leading service and supply company specializing in sand control engineering, completion and work-over tools and cased hole fishing services. Our very name derives from the concept of Variable Permeability – the ability to change permeability to control results. And that’s what we do: our customized sand control solutions allow us to respond quickly to the ever-changing variability of our customers’ vertical and horizontal well operations.

General Laborers perform general duties at the Variperm facility, varying depending on the specific department they are working in. Duties include operating basic hand tools, assisting machine operators and welders. Housekeeping and material handling are also components of this position.

Work Schedule:

This position may involve various shifts and overtime hours depending on the scope of work. We are looking for day shift coverage.

Duties:

- Perform general tasks as assigned by Supervisor

- Handle materials – within the shop and outdoors as required

- Assisting various machine operators in setup; moving materials in and out of the shop using overhead hoist and forklift

- Operate basic hand tools and powered hand tools.

- Operate various equipment as described in company procedures

- Assist in loading/unloading of pipe deliveries/pick-ups

- Stacking/unstacking pipe adhering to strict procedures

- Perform work safely and follow established work procedures

- General shop cleaning

- Adhere to health, safety and quality policies, as well as all company policies and procedures

- Ensure work areas and clean and organized

- Participate in training and safety meetings

- Other duties as required

Competencies

- Able to meet deadlines and do so safely

- Mechanically inclined, ability to use small hand tools and/or power tools

- Attention to detail

- Team player

- Strong aptitude to understand drawings

- Prepare, organize, and stage housings for machining and assembly processes.

- Perform engraving on housings using designated tools and templates.

- Demonstrates the ability to accurately identify and label housings using numbers, label names, and color codes in accordance with production specifications

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Able to follow and understand both oral and written instructions in English

- Grade 12 basic math skills

Qualifications/Requirements

- Grade 12 or GED – additional education past high school would be an asset

- Manufacturing and forklift/overhead crane training or experience an asset

- Good physical fitness

- Stand or walk for long periods of time

- Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate materials

- Lift and carry materials weighing up to 45 lbs, lift items weighing more than 45 lbs with assistance from other workers, forklift and/or overhead hoist

- Exposure to fine dust and airborne particles, high noise level

FET Variperm would like to thank all applicants. FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the hiring manager of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.