Apprentice - Electrical - 3Rd Or 4Th Year

Job Number: 40660

Group: Cosma International

Division: Formet Industries

Job Type: Apprentice

Location: ST. THOMAS

Group Description

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Role Summary

Under the guidance of a qualified Tradesman, the apprentice is responsible for assisting with and/or carrying out inspections, repairs, maintenance and modifications of machinery, equipment, and facilities. The Apprentice is responsible for adhering to all Ministry of Skills and Development regulations and training requirements as outlined in the signed contract.

Recommended Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice

Core Competencies

• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Communication skills (written and oral).
• Organization skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve our processes for uptime and repeatability.
• Perform other duties as designated
• Evaluate downtime situations for root cause and suggest/implement improvements in conjunction with Maintenance Technicians.
• Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.
• Preventative maintenance on equipment – identify weaknesses in design and implement improvements. Take pride in workmanship.
• Inspect, maintain, repair and modify designated machinery, equipment, process and facilities as assigned. Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with emphasis on personal responsibility.
• Monitor and participate in ensuring all Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Quality and Productivity) are being achieved and if not assist in developing action plans to ensure success.
• The Apprentice works under the close supervision and guidance of a qualified journeyman with all work subject to review.
• Assist in developing and/or updating preventative maintenance procedures.
• Interact with the team members running the line to look for improvements or ideas to improve your/their job/task and improve line Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Co-ordinate activities of helpers and assigned contractors.
• Ensure all key information is captured and exchanged at shift change to support the other shifts.
• Maintain a clean orderly work area and job site

Working Conditions

• Able to work shift work.
• Able to be flexible in hours of work in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.)
• Office and Manufacturing Environments

Rate of Pay

Wage Range: $29.58 - $36.25 per hour

Shift Premiums: Afternoons = $0.85 / Hour; Midnights = $1.35 / Hour

Benefits

• Subsidized cafeteria
• Employee Discounts: new vehicles, amusement parks, etc.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 3 company paid holidays + 2x ½ days = 14 days annually
• Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
• Company paid uniforms (if you choose to use).
• Annual Employee Opinion Survey
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Safety Shoe annual allowance, prescription Safety Glasses annual allowance, Custom Molded Earplug allowance
• You get to work with a FANTASTIC Team!
• Plant-Wide Continuous Improvement Program: 2022 bonus = $1810, 2021 bonus = $1860, 2020 bonus = $1790
• Overtime (1.5x) after 40 hours worked
• Vacation entitlement
• Educational Assistance Program
• Matched GRRSP
• Magna Scholarship Program
• Jump Start Program for personal training - $300 benefit
• Company BBQ, Holiday Parties and Company Events
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Magna Service Award Program
• Magna will contribute an amount equal to 3% of regular earnings every week to your retirement savings (MBC program)
• Roger’s and Bell cellphone data plan available – as low as $40/month!
• Profit sharing paid in the second quarter of every year (EEPPP Program)

Safety and Housekeeping

• As with Safety, Security is everyone’s responsibility and Formet requires its employees to contribute to this activity by immediately notifying your supervisor when you identify security issues that affect the integrity of our supply chain, in accordance with PIP (Partners in Protection) and C-TPAT (Customs – Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) requirements
• Follow and ensure the company’s procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout the plant.
• Active role in maintaining excellent housekeeping through leading by example.
• Ensure that you work and operate equipment according to Formet’s safety rules and regulations.
• Responsible to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the O.H.S.A.
• Ensure that your department is clean, tidy, organized and a safe workplace at all times.

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those who are selected to move forward will be contacted.