Production Technical Lead—Vineland Station, Ontario
About GGS Structures:
Join GGS on our missions to help businesses achieve success by providing customizable, sustainable, and profitable growing solutions! As a division of Pipp Horticulture, GGS offers a wide range of greenhouse solutions and structures that meet the highest standards of efficiency, durability, and crop optimization. Though GGS values designing and building, we believe growth is driven from hard work, respect, and integrity.
Position Summary:
The Production Technical Lead supports the manufacturing operations through setting up machines. building jigs and fixtures, and determining the safest and most efficient way for operators to product structural components.
Daily Operations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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You will read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication details.
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You will design, build, and modify jigs and fixtures for repeatable production.
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You will set up saws, drill presses, and rolling machines.
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You will define safe and efficient methods for loading and unloading parts.
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You will perform first-piece setups and adjustments before production begins.
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You will support operators and troubleshoot setup-related issues.
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You will ensure setups meet safety and quality standards.
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As always, other duties may be assigned.
Skills and Qualifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Technical Skills:
Successful candidates will have a post-secondary education in a mechanical or manufacturing field or equivalent hands-on experience, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or equal combination of education and experience. Required experience includes working with saws, drill presses, and rollers. Manufacturing or fabrication experience with steel or aluminum is preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
Qualified applicants will have a proactive mindset, organization skills, and the ability to multitask with many moving parts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective and prompt communication skills, the ability to collaborate with teams, and practical problem-solving skills.
Physical Demands:
Successful candidates will be comfortable walking and standing for extended periods of time. Qualified applicants will be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds with or without help; be comfortable using computer screens, keyboards, and handheld devices; and be able to communicate, hear, and work in a low to moderate volume environment.
GGS Structures is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. GGS Structures will provide accommodation in all phases of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship, upon request. GGS Structures does not employ the use of AI technology in the screening, recruitment, evaluating, or selection process.
In accordance with the ESA's Duty to Inform regulations, if a candidate is selected for an interview, GGS Structures will contact the candidate within 45 days of the interview or, if the candidate is interviewed more than once for the publicly advertised job posting, within 45 days after the date of the last interview. GGS Structures will inform the candidate whether a hiring decision has been made. This information will be either provided in person, in writing, or using technology such as email or other virtual means. This position does not fill an existing vacancy. This job posting and all related documents, e.g., interview notes, communication with candidates, etc., will be retained for a minimum three-year period.
