General Labourer

Job Title: General Labourer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the daily care, maintenance, and recycling of all machine shop fluids, (e.g., coolants, and industrial lubricants). This role focuses on maximizing chemical lifespans, operating recycling equipment and supporting CNC Machining Centers. It requires a strong focus on fluid management (coolants, wastewater and oils), heavy chip/swarf removal, and meticulous cleanliness to prevent machine downtime and maintain tight manufacturing tolerances.

Responsibility

• Coolant and Fluid Management: Routinely monitor, test (using refractometers), skim tramp oil, and top off water-soluble coolants and way oils across multiple CNC milling and turning centers. 
• Chip and Swarf Removal: Frequently empty machine chip hoppers and conveyor bins; safely shovel, pull, and transport heavy, sharp metal chips to the scrap recycling area.
• CNC Enclosure Cleaning: Wipe down machine windows, clean out enclosed workspaces, wash down internal guards to prevent chip buildup, and clean out sump tanks during scheduled maintenance.
• Material Loading and Staging: Ability to work mainly independently. Work with partners to carry out tasks which require co-operation, such as lifting heavy objects
• Coolant Recycling Operations: Operate and maintain the shop’s fluid recycling system (e.g., tramp oil separators, coalescers, or centrifuges) to filter out fine metal particulates and contaminants so coolant can be safely reused.
• Waste Fluids Management: Operate and maintain the shop’s fluid waste equipment (e.g., evaporators, filters and storage tanks) to minimize waste fluid expulsion to third party vendors.
• Spill and Hazard Mitigation: Immediately clean up oil, mist, or coolant leaks around the base of CNC machines to maintain a safe, slip-free walking surface on the shop floor.
  

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Required Skills/Experience

• Experience: 1+ years in a machine shop environment directly exposing the candidate to CNC milling or turning operations.
• Physical Demands: High physical stamina. Ability to safely maneuver 55-gallon drums (using drum dollies), handle heavy hoses, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly, and work in an environment with persistent machine noise, oils, and chemical coolants.
• Technical Skills: Familiar with basic hand and power tools, general facility systems. Employee must possess, mechanical aptitude, and is comfortable using, air guns, pressure washers, pumps, mixing equipment and shop vacuums. Applicant should understand basic math and can communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Safety and PPE: Strict adherence to machine shop safety. Experience handling sharp metal slivers/chips and working around rotating machinery. Full PPE compliance required (steel-toed boots, side-shield safety glasses, and specialized fluid/cut-resistant gloves). Learn continuously on the job. Take training in first aid and in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Take part in in-house training sessions to learn about new products or processes. Familiarity with safety protocols for handling industrial chemicals, including reading WHMIS / OSHA Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Certifications: Forklift certification or overhead jib/gantry crane experience is a major asset.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration. 

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. 

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.