Machine Operator And Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate

Job Description

You will work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, supporting pipe production by operating equipment, handling materials, and building shipping crates. The position involves rotating 12-hour continental shifts and requires comfort with physical work, hand and power tools, and basic measuring and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pipe from production machines in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspect pipe visually and with a custom measuring tool to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Build shipping crates for pipe using hand and power tools, including hammers, nail guns, reciprocating saws, and chop saws.
• Band and package bundles of pipe securely for transport.
• Lift 15–30 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use a measuring tape in both imperial and metric units, reading measurements accurately down to 1/8 of an inch and in centimeters.
• Operate an overhead crane and forklift once training and certification are completed.
• Use hammers and nail guns to fasten wood tops on pipe frames when finishing individual crates.
• Use saws to cut pipe during start-up processes, during power failures, and when clearing tanks.
• Use various types and sizes of wrenches to make adjustments to machines throughout the day.
• Follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Work effectively on a rotating continental shift schedule, including days and nights, and perform 12-hour shifts.
• Collaborate with a partner or work independently as required to meet production and quality targets.
• Support general production and machine operation tasks as needed, including basic quality control checks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and promptly report any equipment or safety issues.

Required Skills

• At least 6 months of experience using hand and power tools, including hammers, nail guns, wrenches, reciprocating saws, and chop saws.
• At least 6 months of experience in a heavy industrial production or general labor environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately down to 1/8 of an inch and in centimeters.
• Comfort using a measuring tape in both imperial and metric units.
• Basic math skills to support measuring, counting, and simple calculations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive lifting of 15–30 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating continental schedule with 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.
• Ability to work safely with hand and power tools, heavy materials, and industrial machinery.
• Comfort working in a noisy, hot or cold industrial environment while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a unionized facility where they receive clear pay structures, union support, and access to team-based incentives. Seasonal employees have the opportunity to be considered for long-term roles, with pay increases available after 9 months and 1.5 years, and the possibility of moving into other internal positions. The workplace offers a strong sense of team culture with lunches, summer barbecues, company-branded items, a Christmas party with gifts, and quarterly bonuses tied to team performance and safety. For those who become permanent employees, benefits include fully covered benefit premiums, full medical benefits, an 8% RRSP contribution, and overtime that is always paid at double time. The schedule provides predictable rotations with built-in overtime, and union dues can be spread over several months to support financial flexibility.

Work Environment

The role is based at an industrial manufacturing site in Abbotsford, British Columbia, operating as a union facility. The environment can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, with a constant humming noise from machines; earplugs are required and provided. You will work as part of a team of about 16 people per shift and may work with a partner or independently, depending on the task. The position follows a continental shift pattern with 12-hour shifts, rotating every two weeks between days (8:00 . to 8:00 and nights (8:00 . to 8:00 . The typical rotation includes working Monday, Tuesday, off Wednesday and Thursday, then working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in one week, followed by working Wednesday and Thursday the next week and having the weekend off. Over a two-week period, you work 84 hours, with 80 hours paid at the regular rate and 4 hours paid at double time, with additional overtime opportunities available. The facility uses heavy industrial equipment, including production machines, overhead cranes, forklifts, and various hand and power tools. The dress code requires steel toe work boots and the use of provided ear protection, eye protection, and gloves as needed. Employees may wear coveralls if they choose, though these are not provided. Union dues include a one-time initial fee and ongoing monthly dues, which are deducted from pay and can be spread over several months for the initial fee

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Abbotsford, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $52000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Abbotsford,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.