Plant Fabrication Apprentice Technicians

Are you searching for a new opportunity to work in an energetic and motivated environment surrounded by passionate and inspired team members? Why not join the unique and rapidly growing industry of Geosynthetics?

Over the past 47 years, Layfield has created innovative and sustainable geosynthetic solutions to protect our communities and environment. Since 1978 we have been one of the pioneering geomembrane manufacturers, fabricators, and installers in North America, making time one of the key ingredients to our success!

With a strong company culture rooted in family values, commitment, and high ethical standards, we are building a better tomorrow. We’ve been around for a while — and we keep getting stronger.

What Success Looks Like at Layfield

Successful Plant Fabrication Apprentice Technicians at Layfield are self-motivated, highly disciplined, enthusiastic team players that are responsible for the proper set-up and operation of equipment. They are required to attain maximum levels of productivity, effectiveness, and quality in the performance of daily shift workload requirements while maintaining safety as a paramount.

Plant Fabrication Apprentice Technicians report directly to the Shift Lead Hand and indirectly to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Safety:

• Understand, support, and adhere to the company’s health and safety policies, programs, and procedures.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings.
• Complete risk assessment forms.
• Report any equipment or building damage to supervisors and/or safety team.

Production:

• Maximizes quality, production levels and efficiencies pertaining to all geosynthetic fabrication activities.
• Correctly sets ups, operates, maintains and lubricates all equipment.
• Contributes to the cleanliness and organization of the fabrication plant and their work area.
• Communicates with the Shift Lead Hand regarding deficiencies in both materials and equipment.
• Utilize Shine Dashboards and Flag System in accordance with production.
• Makes a positive contribution towards continuous improvement of teamwork and quality of workplace objectives.

Quality Control & Assurance:

• Ensure quality in production by following organizational standards and ISO9001-2015.

What we Look For

• Completion of grade 12.
• Previous experience in a plant or fabrication environment.
• Experience with basic hand tools and plastic fusion welders in particular.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of Quality Program (ISO) and capable of accessing program information could be an asset.
• Previous forklift experience could be an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Willing or able to work night shifts.
• WHMIS Certificate.

What Layfield?

We support our employees in their quest for personal growth. Quality, excellence, and continuous improvement form the foundation of our relationship with our customers and are integral elements of Layfield’s products and services.

In addition, we have a strong company culture, rooted in family values, commitment, and high ethical standards.

Some of the Vast Rewards of Working with Us:

• Be a part of a fantastic team with extraordinary company culture all while protecting our communities, environment and building a greener world.
• Career advancement opportunities. We want you to grow with us!
• Committed to using and maintaining the best safety practices with the highest standards.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance etc.).
• RRSP Contribution Matching Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation benefits.
• Social committee.