Fabricator/Welder

Who We Are

Metrie Purpose: We Help People Transform Houses Into Homes

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.

Metrie is an exceptional place to work. For everyone. As a team member at Metrie, you will be part of serving our communities as a supplier of home improvement and construction products. Our front-line workers are the foundation to our company's success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our manufacturing and distribution process, while ensuring quality standards.

Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: (1603) Feels like a Family - YouTube

Why You’ll Love this Job

· Safety is our number 1 priority. We have continuous safety training, Safety Committee Opportunities, Summer of Safety Competitions.

· Shift: Monday – Friday, 7AM-3:30PM

· Team environment. Employee driven engagement, development opportunities and career growth, team luncheons, diversity employee resource groups, incentive programs for high performers, cross functional training.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

· Engaged in supporting MPS initiatives (i.e., Safety, SMED, Continuous Improvement, 6S, etc.)

· Lead by example to ensure Metrie’s core value is met; P.R.I.C.E (Passion, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence)

· Responsible for all fabrication projects for the facility

· Responsible for the timely completion of tasks and projects in conjunction with the expectation set forth by shift supervision / management

· Ensure projects continuously meet the requirements of IFOTIS (In full, On Time, In Spec)

· Ability to design drawings / sketches prior to major work projects

· Follow written and verbal instruction with no variances to project or task upon completion

· Adhere to all of Metrie’s policies, procedure, and safety requirements

· Display flexibility to work in other departments and overtime as necessary to achieve project deadlines and company production goals

· Responsible for quoting of materials, parts, and outsourcing of fabrication projects

· Other responsibilities as assigned by supervision/management

Safety Responsibilities

· Understand and apply all safety policies & regulations (5 Steps to a Safe Day)

· Trained and competent in Job Hazards (JH) as per the Job Hazard Assessment (JHA)

· Follow all lockout procedures mandatory within the department

· Full knowledge of machine operating procedures as per SOP’s and hazard assessments

Qualifications

Education:

· Secondary / Post secondary school

· Operating license for a forklift

· Certification in Welding or Machining is a nice to have

Related Work Experience:

· Minimum of 5 years of related experience in fabrication (Machinery, Parts, etc.)

Specific Skills / Trade or Knowledge:

· Strong organizational and communicative skills

· Strong knowledge of production equipment and best practices

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints or design drawings, work instructions, dimensions, tolerances, and material requirements to complete the job task according to specifications

Physical Demands:

· Frequent: Walking, Forward Bending

· Occasional: Kneeling, Overhead Lifting, Squatting

· Constant: Standing

· Lifting: Floor to waist, waist to floor

o Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

· Pushing / Pulling: Frequent when relocating projects

· Hand to eye coordination and dexterity: Picking, pinching, holding, grasping, and repetitive rotation

Why You'll Love Metrie

Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, other employee benefits, culture, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

· A collaborative work environment with a clear strategy and goals

· Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision care and life insurance-Benefits starts after 3 months of work

· PTO are earned and based upon accrued hours worked.

· Referral Program ($1,000 reward if you refer someone that gets hired and stays for several months)

· Challenging and meaningful work, and the chance to participate on cross-functional teams across the company.

· Development opportunities – we recognize potential in our people and strive to offer various opportunities for advancement, training, and personal growth.

· Family-oriented culture, focused on putting our people first

Come work with us! Send us your resume by clicking "Apply Now". We look forward to reviewing your application!

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed. We are an E-Verify employer.