Utility Operator

Company Introduction:

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies. We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries. We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Group Division:

At Arrow Engineered Products, we design and manufacture turnkey solutions for a wide range of customers with needs in nuclear, chemical mixing, heat exchanger, and autoclave systems, including fuel storage and various custom-designed pressure and non-pressure systems, all in compliance with ASME, PED, ULC, and API certified design criteria.

Compensation Range: $24.00 up to $28.00 hourly

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the assembly of pressure tanks, heat exchangers, pressure vessels and other fabrications, including fit-up and positioning of shells, heads, nozzles, flanges, supports and other components as per drawings and work orders
• Perform cladding work on tanks and vessels, including measuring, cutting, forming, fitting and fastening cladding materials to specification
• Prepare components and surfaces for welding, assembly and cladding by grinding, deburring, sanding, buffing and cleaning
• Read and interpret basic drawings, blueprints and work orders to determine dimensions, orientation and assembly sequence
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures, squares, levels and calipers to verify dimensions and fit-up
• Rotate between workstations and cover for other operators as directed to keep production moving
• Inspect work as per the final product verification (FPV) and work order instructions, and report any quality concerns or non-conformances to the Production Manager
• Assist with preparing units for inspection and testing, and with packaging and preparing finished products for shipping
• Safely load, unload and move material, components and assemblies using overhead and jib cranes with attachments such as slings, chains, shackles, hooks and magnets
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area using the principles of 5S
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all health and safety, quality and company policies and procedures

Educational Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent
• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication or assembly environment is an asset

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Safety and quality conscious
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to read basic drawings and use measuring tools
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand and power tools
• Flexible and willing to learn multiple roles and move between workstations
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Dedicated, reliable and able to work as a team player
• Assets: experience with pressure vessels, heat exchangers or tank fabrication; overhead crane, rigging, forklift or Working at Heights training

Equipment/ Tools/ Technology Used:

• Able to use grinders, sanders, drills, fastening tools, sheet metal hand tools, measuring tools and other handheld equipment that may be necessary to the job
• Able to use overhead cranes, jib cranes and related lifting and rigging attachments
• Follow written instructions when completing a work order to barcode production

Physical Demands:

• Walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, bending, and repetitive hand / wrist / finger / arm movements while using hand tools, power tools and equipment in order to perform the job.

Physical Environment:

• Industrial manufacturing environment: noise, weld smoke and weld flash, fumes, oils, dust, and metal filings.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided and must be worn.

Sensory Attention:

• Attention to detailed drawings relating to the product being manufactured.
• Constant awareness that manufacturing processes meet customer specifications.
• Industrial environment with many different processes and manufacturing activities occurring throughout the building; constant awareness of safety measures at all times.

Mental Stress:

• Pressure to meet timelines / deadlines.
• Pressure to perform at maximum potential to meet Quality Assurance Standards.

What We Offer – Your Benefits Package

At Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.

Health & Wellness

• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boot and prescription safety glasses program 

Financial Benefits

• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Shift premiums for second and third shifts
• Attendance Bonus & Profit Sharing 

Time Off & Culture

• 15 vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

Career Growth

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training
• Apprenticeship opportunities to help you learn and grow within the company

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we thank all applicants in advance. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note, we do not use AI for application screening.

Disclaimer: Please do not respond to any job invitations or communications that do not come from our official email address: talent@arrowmfggroup.com. Any other contact should be considered unauthorized.  #IND-HP