Company Overview:
Astron Specialty Metals Limited is a family-run leader in custom metal fabrication, proudly serving North America and beyond since 1966. From our 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Waterloo, our team combines deep craftsmanship, with modern technology to deliver high-quality stainless steel, steel, and aluminum products.
Our work supports a wide range of industries, including water treatment, pharmaceutical, food processing, industrial, institutional, and pollution control equipment manufacturing. With many long-tenured employees (some with decades of service), we’re proud of the supportive, collaborative, and people-focused culture we’ve built.
If you’re looking for a place where your impact counts, your voice is valued, and your development is supported, come build your career with us!
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dependable, safety-conscious General Labourer to join our team. This position supports shop operations by assisting skilled trades personnel with handling materials, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and contributing to a safe and efficient production of high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform bead blasting, grinding, sanding, and deburring of metal components and surfaces.
- Assist fabricators and welders with handling, movement, and positioning of stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminum materials and assemblies.
- Load, unload, and transport materials and finished products using overhead cranes, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment, where qualified and authorized.
- Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials and components to verify compliance with specifications, purchase orders, and quality requirements.
- Perform dye penetrant and hydrostatic testing in accordance with established procedures.
- Perform picking and passivation of components in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
- Package, crate, and prepare finished products for shipment.
- Operate hand and power tools to perform basic fabrication and assembly tasks, including drilling, cutting, and measuring.
- Organize, stage, and move raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products throughout the facility.
- Sweep floors and assist with general shop housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Support inventory control activities, including material identification and storage, as required.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices, including the proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience & Qualifications:
Required:
- Familiarity in the use of basic hand tools, grinders, and measuring devices.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Comfortable working with stainless steel, steel, and aluminum materials.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and teamwork.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
Assets:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment.
- Certification and experience operating overhead cranes and / or forklifts.
- Experience performing receiving inspections, quality inspections, or product testing.
What We Can Offer You
Astron is proud to provide a supportive and rewarding workplace, offering:
- Group Benefits & Dental Care
- Group RRSP
- Profit Sharing
- Flexible Start Times
- Overtime Opportunities, with 1 hour of daily pre‑approved flexibility
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
Astron Speciality Metals Limited is committed to accessible requirement in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Thank you for your interest in joining Astron Specialty Metals Limited. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
