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Join Our Team as a Stonecutter at Gillis Quarries Limited!

Are you ready to carve out a rewarding career in the skilled trades? Gillis Quarries Limited is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Stonecutters. If you have a passion for working with stone products and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Job

As a Stonecutter, you will play a vital role in our production process, utilizing your skills to cut, shape, and finish stone products to meet our high-quality standards. This is a permanent position with a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week, where you will be working in a noisy and dusty environment. Your attention to detail and manual dexterity will be essential as you operate various machines and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate blade or wire saws to cut blocks of stone to specified dimensions.
• Record manufacturing information such as quantity, size, and type of goods produced.
• Check products for quality control to ensure they meet our standards.
• Move products using forklift, crane, or hydraulic hoist.
• Operate machines to grind and polish surfaces of stone blocks, slabs, or other stone products.
• Perform ongoing machine adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
• Package products for delivery.
• Assist machine operators, assemblers, and other workers as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Previous experience in this field is an asset.
• Work Site Environment: Noisy and dusty conditions.
• Transportation: Own transportation is required as public transport is not available.
• Physical Capabilities: Must be able to handle repetitive tasks, stand for extended periods, and lift weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Tools: Steel-toed safety boots are required.

Personal Suitability

• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• A dependable team player.

Benefits

At Gillis Quarries Limited, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits: Dental plan, disability benefits, and health care plan.
• Financial Benefits: Group insurance benefits and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• Other Benefits: Free parking, employer-paid learning/training opportunities, and additional perks.

Salary

The hourly wage for this position ranges from $20.00 to $23.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Location

This position is based in Garson, MB.

Are You Ready to Apply?

If you are excited about the opportunity to work with stone products and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply! Join us at Gillis Quarries Limited and be part of a dedicated team that values craftsmanship and quality.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.