Manufacturing, Production Associate (Muma Manufacturing)

Muma Manufacturing Inc. | St. Thomas, Ontario
Full-time, permanent | Day / afternoon shifts available, Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week
Compensation: $20–$28 per hour (CAD)

Job Summary
We are a growing, fast-paced manufacturing facility looking for reliable, hard-working Production Associates. In this role, you will play a crucial part to keep production running smoothly. Your daily tasks will be highly varied. You will receive on-the-job training, with opportunities to learn new machinery and build a long-term career in the metalworking trade. Benefits available after 90 days of continuous employment.

Core Responsibilities
• Material Preparation: Load/unload steel, aluminum, stainless steel sheets, bar stock and structural sections onto automated and manual equipment.
• Parts Finishing & Grinding: Operate grinders, deburring tools, sanders, tapping machines and drill presses as required.
• Assembly Support: Assist fitters and welders by securing components using clamps, fixtures and basic manual hand tools.
• Precision Measurements: Read basic layout drawings and use tape measures and calipers to verify cut pieces are accurate and within tolerances.
• Quality Checks: Perform first-off, in-process and final inspections on all products to make sure parts match exact standards.
• Material Handling: Safely handle raw materials, scrap metal and finished projects manually or using shop hoists, dollies and pallet jacks.
• Shop Maintenance: Clean welding bays, sweep the production floor, empty scrap metal bins and organize inventory to maintain a clean work environment.

Qualifications & Skills
• Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing or metal fabricating environment is an asset, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Measurement Literacy: Comfortable reading measurements in both imperial and metric systems.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Good basic math skills and problem-solving habits for troubleshooting minor errors.
• Physical Demands: Capacity to stand for an 8-hour shift and regularly lift up to 45 lbs (20 kg) safely.
• Language Proficiency: Functional English (verbal and written) to interpret work orders and understand safety instructions.

Ideal Candidate may also possess:
• A valid provincial driver's licence (e.g., Ontario Class G).
• Current certification for Forklift or Overhead Crane operation.
• Basic experience performing MIG/stick tack welding.