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Custom Quality Manufacturing (CQM) is a contract metal fabrication company and Original Equipment Manufacturer located in Aylmer Ontario. We are located in a rural agricultural setting but in the heart of Ontario’s manufacturing sector. We are close to major transportation routes, large cities, opportunities for education, entertainment and diverse employment opportunities for the family.

CQM delivers a variety of efficient, high quality manufacturing and fabrication solutions to companies across North America. We also manufacture our own box blade product line. We’re a rapidly growing company that’s thriving thanks to our adaptation of the latest equipment and technology, our dedicated employees and their excellent workmanship. We strive for excellence in producing quality parts, products and on time delivery.

We are a diverse and equal opportunity company with many cultures contributing to our success. CQM is committed to providing people with disabilities an equal opportunity. If applicable, please advise us of your requirements.

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Welders

Do you love welding? CQM is seeking Experienced Precision Welders!

CQM is a custom metal fabrication company and equal opportunity employer located in Aylmer Ont. We deliver various manufacturing solutions to companies and manufacture our own box blade line. We are working on adding other proprietary products to ensure work force stability. We are a rapidly growing company thriving thanks to our employee’s dedication to quality, on time delivery and customer service.

We are seeking experienced, motivated presicion welders to join our growing company. Our afternoon shift runs from 5 pm to 4 am Mon – Thursday. Our Dayshift runs from 7 am – 4:30 pm Mon – Thurs and 7am – 3:30pm Fri. Two 15-minute paid breaks and half hour unpaid lunch. We fallow the MOL heat break guidelines for additional breaks on hot and humid days.

Duties & Responsibilities

Produce good quality welds according to customer specifications and weld drawings
Occasionally will need to lift up to 50lbs.
Will need to be able to stand for up to ten and a half hours per shift.
Read and interpret blue prints.

Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years’ experience MIG welding.
TIG welding experience is an asset.
Fitting experience considered an asset.
Stainless steel and aluminum welding experience is valuable.
Robotic welder operation is an asset
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude and take pride in your work.
Past CWB certification considered an asset.
Commitment to quality and workplace safety.

Compensation

Starting wages are based skill & experience determined after a weld test has been completed.
2 x 15 min breaks paid
½ hour lunch unpaid
Time and ½ paid after 44 hours.
Performance bonus points for quality and dedication
The bonus program includes a night shift bonus.
Annual profit-sharing bonus.
Medical benefits
Community loyalty 10% at 5 retail locations

To Apply:

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Shipper Receiver

Custom Quality Manufacturing Elgin Inc. CQM is a contract metal fabrication company located in Aylmer Ont. We manufacture components for other companies.

We’re a rapidly growing company thriving thanks to our employee’s dedication to quality, ingenuity, on time delivery and customer service.

We are seeking an experienced shipper receiver to join our growing company.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful company in a vibrant and safe rural community.

Objective: You will be responsible for various tasks related to order fulfillment, shipping and receiving, and maintaining warehouse organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operate forklifts to safely and efficiently move products within the warehouse
Pick and pack orders accurately and efficiently
Perform inventory counts
Assist with loading and unloading shipments
Ensure that all products are properly labeled and stored in designated locations
Maintain and clean an organized work area
Follow all safety protocols and guidelines

Qualifications

Valid Ontario driver’s licence
Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution center preferred
Proficient in basic math skills for inventory management.
Competent with Excell, MS Office, Outlook
Fork Lift License is an asset
Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely and effectively
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order picking and packing
Excellent communication skills
Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and stand for long periods of time
Positive, cooperative and helpful attitude

Compensation

Starting wages are based skill & experience
2 x 15 min breaks paid
½ hour lunch unpaid
Time and ½ paid after 44 hours.
Performance bonus points for quality and dedication
Annual profit-sharing bonus.
Medical benefits
Community loyalty 10% at four retail locations.

To Apply:

Estimator

Project Estimator: We have an immediate opening for a job estimator who will be responsible for providing rapid response to RFQ’s from a wide range of metal fabrication and manufacturing requests. You will excel in a fast paced and rapidly growing fabrication business. The position is full time and permanent offering competitive salary, performance bonus as well as other benefits and incentives. Estimating experience in agricultural equipment and construction equipment manufacturing will be an asset.

Responsibilities

Assess the viability of incoming RFQ requests
Respond to existing and new client RFQ’s.
Create a great working relationship with customers and steel suppliers.
Assemble accurate, timely and well-organized estimates.
Review drawings and tender documents to understand scope of work and submission requirements.
Establish a schedule, including dates and completion timelines for projects.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in estimating for a diverse range of metal fabrication requests.
Have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Plex or ERP systems, Excel as well as Lentek or Solid Works programs to import customer drawings for estimating. Estimating experience using Excel spreadsheets is essential.

Have a working knowledge of GD&T
Have the ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders etc. is essential.
Experience with electronic design software, CAD software exposure.
Analyze product opportunities through customer visits, research
Must have the ability to work in a multi-cultural team atmosphere and communicate well with other departments.
Bring a positive, loyal attitude and desire to invest in a long-term career with CQM

Compensation – Competitive in the industry and will be determined based on a test of your skills, qualifications and experience.

CQM is an equal opportunity employer. If you require special mobility assistance please advise us of your requirements.

To Apply:

Production Parts Selector - Dayshift

CQM is a custom metal fabrication company located in Aylmer Ont. We deliver a variety of manufacturing solutions to other companies as well as manufacturing our own box blade product line. We’re a rapidly growing company that’s thriving and expanding thanks to our employee’s dedication to quality, on time delivery and customer service.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated production parts selector to join our growing company in Aylmer Ontario. This position is for day shift, full time and permanent 44 hours a week. 2 – 15 minute paid breaks.

Shift starts at 6:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday. Friday until 12;00 pm. with some overtime possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

Select stock according to work station order sheet (picking and packing instructions)
Accurately record quantities selected.
Build pallets of selected stock while observing standards for height, weight, stability (breaking point), and security of product.
Perform assigned tasks to maintain a clean and safe working environment, i.e., sweeping, clean up cardboard, etc.
Replenishers stock as required in assigned locations.
Operate moving equipment safely and ensure equipment is in proper working order before each shift
Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Physically fit and have good endurance.
Tolerant to repetitive bending and lifting. Parts can weigh up to 50 lb.
Language: English. (Spanish and German are assets.)
Fork lift and overhead crane experience are assets.
Preferred 1 yr. parts selection in a metal fabrication factory.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be well organized and able to pay attention to detail.
Positive attitude, taking initiative and pride in your work.
Commitment to quality and workplace safety.

Compensation

Health benefits, community loyalty retail discounts.
Wages are dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.

To Apply:

Robotic Welding Operator - Afternoon Shift

We are seeking experienced, motivated welders with robotic experience to join our growing company. The position is for the afternoon shift that runs from 4:30 pm to 4 am Mon – Thursday. Two 15-minute paid breaks and half hour unpaid lunch. We fallow the MOL heat break guidelines for additional breaks on hot and humid evenings. You must supply your own welding helmet and approved safety workboots.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operate Robotic weld cells
Produce good quality welds according to customer specifications and weld drawings
Occasionally will need to lift up to 50lbs.
Will need to be able to stand for up to ten and a half hours per shift.
Read and interpret blue prints.
Programming experience is an asset.

Qualifications

Robotic welding experience
Minimum 2+ years’ experience MIG welding.
TIG welding experience considered an asset.
Fitting experience considered an asset.
Stainless steel and aluminum welding experience considered an asset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude and take pride in your work.
Past CWB certification considered an asset.
Commitment to quality and workplace safety.

Compensation

Starting wages are dependent on skill and experience and will be determined after a weld test has been completed.
There is an afternoon shift shift bonus.
Performance bonus points are offered.
Annual profit-sharing bonus.

To Apply:

Welders

Do you love welding? CQM is seeking Experienced Precision Welders!

Duties & Responsibilities

Produce good quality welds according to customer specifications and weld drawings
Occasionally will need to lift up to 50lbs.
Will need to be able to stand for up to ten and a half hours per shift.
Read and interpret blue prints.

Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years’ experience MIG welding.
TIG welding experience is an asset.
Fitting experience considered an asset.
Stainless steel and aluminum welding experience is valuable.
Robotic welder operation is an asset
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude and take pride in your work.
Past CWB certification considered an asset.
Commitment to quality and workplace safety.

Compensation

Starting wages are based skill & experience determined after a weld test has been completed.
2 x 15 min breaks paid
½ hour lunch unpaid
Time and ½ paid after 44 hours.
Performance bonus points for quality and dedication
The bonus program includes a night shift bonus.
Annual profit-sharing bonus.
Medical benefits
Community loyalty 10% at 5 retail locations

To Apply:

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Plate Laser Operator

We are seeking a self-motivated, dedicated plate laser operator who desires to find a satisfying career with a growing company. This is a great opportunity to join a successful organization and raise a family in a vibrant and safe rural community. We are an equal opportunity employer with plans for a great future.

Objective: Plate laser machine operator position safely performing laser cutting for a variety of manufacturing products.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform typical laser cutting operations.
Select proper cutting programs, tooling, and material.
Establish proper stop location, adjust laser beam focal point.
Make proper set-ups for cutting operations.
Perform prescribed maintenance as required.
Perform all dimensional inspections.
Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor.
May perform a variety of other tasks as production needs require.

Qualifications

1 year of manufacturing experience.
1 year of laser operator experience.
Training in general safety, electrostatic discharge awareness.
Knowledge of operating software programs
Experience with fiber optic auto load auto unload plate laser
Maintenance of laser equipment
Over head crane experience is an asset
Fork lift experience is an asset
Foreign object damage awareness
Quality awareness.
Positive attitude with good personal and communication skills.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Approved safety work boots hearing protection and vision protection is required. This position will require coveralls as it will be quite dirty.

Physical Demands

The tube laser operators’ position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing during the shift. You must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as required.

Compensation

Starting wages are based on your interview, experience and skill level
2 x 15 min breaks paid
½ hour lunch unpaid
Time and ½ paid after 44 hours.
Performance bonus points for quality and dedication
The bonus program includes a night shift bonus.
Annual profit-sharing bonus after 1 year.
Medical benefits begin after 90 days probation.
Community loyalty discount of 10% at 5 retail locations.

To Apply:

Tube Laser Operator

We are seeking a self-motivated, dedicated tube laser operator who desires to find a satisfying career with a growing company. This is a great opportunity to join a successful organization and raise a family in a vibrant and safe rural community. We are an equal opportunity employer with plans for a great future.

Objective: Tube laser machine operator position safely performing laser cutting for a variety of manufacturing products.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform typical laser cutting operations.
Select proper cutting programs, tooling, and material.
Establish proper stop location, adjust laser beam focal point.
Make proper set-ups for cutting operations.
Perform prescribed maintenance as required.
Perform all dimensional inspections.
Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor.
Maintenance of laser equipment.
May perform a variety of other tasks as production needs require.

Qualifications

1 year of manufacturing experience.
1 year of laser operator experience.
Training in general safety, electrostatic discharge awareness.
Knowledge of operating software programs
Experience with a BLM LT8.20 Tube Laser is an asset
Over head crane experience is an asset
Foreign object damage awareness
Quality awareness.
Positive attitude with good personal and communication skills.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as required.

Compensation

Starting wages are based on your interview, experience and skill level
2 x 15 min breaks paid
½ hour lunch unpaid
Time and ½ paid after 44 hours.
Performance bonus points for quality and dedication
The bonus program includes a night shift bonus.
Annual profit-sharing bonus after 1 year.
Medical benefits begin after 90 days probation.
Community loyalty discount of 10% at 5 retail locations.

To Apply:

Production Painter

Responsibilities

Responsible for application of a liquid 2-part process epoxy paint.
Maintain a clean, well organized work area.
Set and maintain very high-quality standards.
Able to service and maintain painting equipment.
Work cooperatively with blast equipment operators and other departments.
Operate blasting equipment when required.
Very safety conscious and always use the available protective equipment and devices.
Be responsible and self-directed.

Qualifications

Language: English is required. Spanish and German are assets.
Forklift operation is an asset.
1 – 3 years in application of liquid paint application.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be well organized and have a good attendance record.
Pays attention to quality and detail.
Have a positive attitude, taking initiative and pride in your work.
Commitment to quality and workplace safety.
References are required.

Compensation

$23 – $27 per hour based on interview, work records, references, skill and experience
Time and a half after 44 hours
Health benefits after 90-day probation period.
Profit sharing bonus starts after 12 months employment.
Shop local discounts at 5 local retail locations.

To Apply:

Metal Machine Inspection Foreman / Forewoman

We are seeking a dedicated metal machining inspection foreman/woman who desires to find a satisfying career with a growing company. This position will report directly to the owners of the company. This is a great opportunity to join a successful organization and raise a family in a vibrant and safe rural community. We are an equal opportunity employer with plans for a great future.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performing a full range of variable inspection and production-related tasks. Correction guidance, administrative duties including documenting and the method of correction of quality issues.
Setting high quality standards and capable of communicating those standards diplomatically.
Inspection work can include visual inspection, touch point inspection the use of measuring equipment to determine conformity of a part.
Lead rework projects, eliminate defects with parts which may include rejection and recycling.
Possible polishing and deburring or replacing components.

Essential Job Function

Supervision of quality inspection.
Leads quality improvement techniques and methods
Ensures all team members are working safely
Responsible for the availability and maintenance of proper equipment, tools and gauges
Communicates with customer contacts as needed on job requirements
Verifies compliance with procedures, policies and job site specific regulations
Completes required paperwork as needed for duration and completion of a project
Able to manage a wide range of projects and communicate with a variety of clients.

Job Requirements

Effectively operate electronic measurement equipment such as coordinate measuring tools.
Familiar with MS Office and able to use other computer programs such as Excel and Outlook on a daily basis
Lift a minimum of up to 50 pounds
Stand for extended periods.
Ability to multi task and work under pressure.
Capable of providing training of other team members and production staff.
Communicate effectively with all other fabrication and production team members.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a lead hand in manufacturing environment
Automotive quality experience a strong asset
A history of being dependable, and reliable
University degree
Basic math, reading and comprehension skills
Provide own transportation.

Compensation

Starting wages are $34.00 per hour.
2 x 15 min breaks paid
½ hour lunch unpaid
Time and ½ paid after 44 hours.
Performance bonus points for quality and dedication
The bonus program includes a night shift bonus.
Annual profit-sharing bonus after 1 year.
Medical benefits begin after 90 days probation.
Community loyalty discount of 10% at 5 retail locations.

To Apply:

Robotic Welding Operator - Afternoon Shift

Duties & Responsibilities

Operate Robotic weld cells
Produce good quality welds according to customer specifications and weld drawings
Occasionally will need to lift up to 50lbs.
Will need to be able to stand for up to ten and a half hours per shift.
Read and interpret blue prints.
Programming experience is an asset.

Qualifications

Robotic welding experience
Minimum 2+ years’ experience MIG welding.
TIG welding experience considered an asset.
Fitting experience considered an asset.
Stainless steel and aluminum welding experience considered an asset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude and take pride in your work.
Past CWB certification considered an asset.
Commitment to quality and workplace safety.

Compensation

Starting wages are dependent on skill and experience and will be determined after a weld test has been completed.
There is an afternoon shift shift bonus.
Performance bonus points are offered.
Annual profit-sharing bonus.

To Apply:

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