MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:30PM TO 7AM
Our client is an integrated manufacturer and solutions-provider to the international commercial and military aerospace sectors. Core products include Aero-Structure, Landing Gear and Aero Engine precision components and complex assemblies.
Location: Woodbridge, ON
Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operation of the CNC Machine Shop. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the operation of machines and equipment, the flow of work, the direction of employees and problem resolution as required while ensuring the department meets required targets (Cost, Quality and Schedule). The Production Supervisor must ensure the operations are safe and efficient and executed in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures.
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2019/05/23
Night Shift Supervisor (10:30pm to 7am)
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:30PM TO 7AM
Our client is an integrated manufacturer and solutions-provider to the international commercial and military aerospace sectors. Core products include Aero-Structure, Landing Gear and Aero Engine precision components and complex assemblies.
Location: Woodbridge, ON
Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operation of the CNC Machine Shop. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the operation of machines and equipment, the flow of work, the direction of employees and problem resolution as required while ensuring the department meets required targets (Cost, Quality and Schedule). The Production Supervisor must ensure the operations are safe and efficient and executed in a manner that is consistent with the policies and procedures. -
2019/05/10
Project Manager
Our client is growing!!! Currently looking for a Project Manager with Mechanical aptitide.
Duties would include:
Talking to customers on the phone
Entering orders
Estimating pricing
Entering quotes
Following up with vendors, manufacturing, other branches, engineering
Creating and maintaining an excel sheet for ongoing projects
Creating outlook follow ups
Checking detail drawings for consistency errors (Must be able to read blueprints and drawings)
Working with logistics on freight
Filling out inspection sheets
Creating inspection reports
Important to be organized, detail oriented and have some customer service with mechanical aptitude.
Please submit resume to helen@firstchoicepersonnel.com -
2019/04/29
Inside Sales Coordinator
- Will provide high-level customer service to existing customers and help develop new customers
- Work closely with Business Development Manager, Inside Sales Reps., Detailing, Estimating,
Contract Sales and other departments
- Develop and maintain rapport with customers and work to give them the best possible service
- Receive telephone requests for price quotations, purchase orders, order changes, adjustments and
cancellations to organize and determine priority requests with regards to lead time, customer histories, etc.
- Price and prepare quotes and follow up with customers
- Actively call back, follow-up and negotiate with customers to close deals and grow business
- Enter orders into fabrication software
- Enter orders into spreadsheets for weight calculations
- Keep on top of the credit status of customers
- Maintain files of active orders and post activity regarding any changes, partial shipments and credit changes
- Prepare paperwork (original purchase order, copies of invoice and return goods memos) to be given to accounting department
- Work closely with Outside Sales Representatives to develop new accounts
- Take a pro-active approach in calling customers to solicit new business opportunities
- Communicate pertinent order information with all relevant internal departments including the shop,
installation team, sales team, customer, central scheduling, etc.
- Provide consistent and dependable support to Business Development Manager and Inside Sales Rep.
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2019/04/23
Maintenance Technician-Woodbridge
Maintenance Technician required for Woodbridge facility. Someone who is experienced in repair of CNC Machines. (Lathes, Milling, Grinders)
Millwright license is preferred but will accept experience only.
Afternoon shift.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Schedule and perform regular maintenance of equipment
Flexibility to respond to priority maintenance requests
Liaise with outside service providers as required
Responsible for the continuous improvement of production facilities; preventative maintenance to reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns; develop strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and production processes
Design maintenance strategies, procedures and methods; Write maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines
Diagnose breakdown problems
Control maintenance tools, stores and equipment
Clean and maintain work area by supporting 5S program
All other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Competencies:
Minimum one to two years of experience in maintenance role
Certification of qualification in electrical or mechanical trade
Ability to understand a wide range of engineering functions and procedures
Ability to work co-cooperatively with coworkers at all levels
Ability to negotiate with and persuade others
Confidence to respond positively when under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Initiatives and results focused
Problem solving skills
Please send resume to helen@firstchoicepersonnel.com -
2019/04/17
Bilingual Technical Inside Sales-Mississauga
Technical Inside Sales
A leading manufacturer of Mechanical Power Transmission and Material Handling Products seeking enthusiastic individuals for growing sales team in Mississauga.
Inside Sales Position:
Answer 70-100 phone calls per day
Enter orders and quotes
Perform quote follow-ups
Work closely with our machine shop and other facilities to manufacture and expedite orders
Self-management with autonomy to succeed and achieve goals
Dynamic, fast paced and multi-tasking environment
Exposure to diverse resources, industries and fields
Exercise a team approach to achieve high performance
Un-yielding commitment to customer service
Personal development and career growth opportunities
Qualifications:
University/College Degree in Business/Engineering and/or related work experience
1-2 years post graduate sales/customer service experience
Mechanical aptitude or technical inclination
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (bilingualism-definite must)
Independent ability to evaluate situations, solve problems and make decisions
Recognition and ability to effect change and contribute to the organization's goals
Computer proficiency and organizational skills
Energetic and positive with a willingness to expand one's abilities.
Please submit resume to helen@firstchoicepersonnel.com -
2019/04/15
Junior to Intermediate Electrical Estimator
ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR Junior to Intermediate
Description
Our client, a large and established electrical engineering firm, is seeking to hire an intermediate Electrical Engineer.
Great opportunity for an EIT to work under a P.Eng.
Requirements:
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.
Junior to intermediate estimating skills.
Canadian codes and certificates, equivalency.
Use of Accubid.
3+ years of Canadian experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Positive and energetic with above average mathematical skills.
Proven track record of bidding success
Location: North York
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
If you meet at least 90% of the above requirements, please apply with your Word version resume.
While we thank all candidates, only those selected to move forward will be contacted. -
2019/04/11
Software Engineer
PROVIDE MAXIMUM VALUE TO THE COMPANY BY:
- Providing leading edge product design that advances competitive position
- Providing technical support for manufactured products
- Assisting in building R&D prototypes that are 'best in class'
- Building relationships with suppliers with business solutions in mind
PROVIDE PRODUCT DESIGN BY:
- Working in conjunction with the R&D engineering group to deliver conceptual ideas for future projects
- Following through an entire project from concept to pre-production
- Researching and evaluating new technologies
- Developing software requirements, plans, designs, unit tests and associated documents
- User interface development with Qt in C++ on Windows and Mac
- Developing test software for prototype bring-up and testing
- Leading activities related to code architecture and design
- Designing and coding PC-based utilities for end user and customer use
- Designing and coding PC-based utilities for in-house use
- Developing infrastructure enabling the management of matters related to releasing software (build tools, repository configuration), as required
- Developing documentation using flow charts, diagrams and charts, as needed
- Maintaining software documentation throughout product life cycle
- Developing software testing practices to ensure a high degree of code quality
PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS BY:
- Assisting technical support teams with isolating problems from clients regarding SMI manufactured goods
ASSISTING WITH BUILDING PROTOTYPES AND TESTING UNITS FOR R&D BY:
- Designing test software for evaluating prototype units and for production QA purposes
- Testing and debugging prototype software
- Developing unit tests and continuous integration
- Attending weekly team meetings to discuss all projects in progress
BUILDING RELATIONSHIP WITH SUPPLIERS BY:
- Researching and locating vendors that can supply parts for production and building a rapport with them
- Negotiating pricing and timelines for delivery
- Processing purchase orders for all orders of $1000 or less to vendors for prototype units
- Following-up with suppliers to ensure that delivery dates are met
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Ability to operate measuring tools, manual and electronic measuring equipment for testing and debugging of code
- Must have advanced troubleshooting skills
- PC software development in: Qt, C++, C#, Python and VB
- Experience with user interface development
- Experience with Qt Framework would be an asset
- Experience with serial and IP-based protocols
- Implementing mathematical models in code
- Knowledge of configuring and working with databases would be an asset
- Detailed-oriented work ethic with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work well independently or as part of a team
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years practical job experience in software development for embedded systems engineering in an R&D environment -
2019/04/11
Customer Service and Sales Support
PROVIDE MAXIMUM VALUE TO THE COMPANY BY:
- Collating orders for USA and Canadian sale reps.
- Processing purchase orders
- Providing Line Haul support
- Coordinating and managing demonstration inventory
- Managing CRM software updates
COLLATE ORDERS FOR USA/CANADIAN SALES BY:
- Examining quotes for accuracy I.e. Quantities and Part numbers
- Ensuring all shipping costs, electrical approval and/or training are included with each order, as required
- Checking inventory for product availability and pricing
- Ensuring that shipping and billing addresses are correct
- Sending order confirmations and sale terms and conditions to clients along with delivery date confirmations
- Sending emails to shipping department to release orders when all equipment is available
- Updating client information in the accounting system including contact people, addresses, phone numbers, cell numbers and fax numbers
- Processing order packages and sending to accounting for invoicing
- Providing sales department staff, customer service and clients with accurate delivery dates in order to meet deadlines
- Coordinating all aspects of a sale, from quoting to invoicing
- Coordinating projects with internal departments I.e. Purchasing, Accounting, Service and Shipping
- Regularly communicating and updating General Manager and Sales Representatives
- Liaising with clients regarding confirmed jobs, pending jobs and jobs in progress
PROCESS PURCHASE ORDERS BY:
- Organizing and processing purchase orders for US and Canadian sales staff for drop shipments, custom orders and stock orders, as instructed by the Distribution Centre Manager
- Tracking incoming shipments against purchase orders for accurate delivery dates
- Advising sales representatives when orders can be shipped following receipt of confirmation or of product
- Updating ERP system with ETAs according to vendor changes
- Following-up with vendors on all back-order items
- Orchestrating overseas shipments and drop shipments by obtaining necessary paperwork from custom brokers
- Tracking overseas shipments and communicating arrival dates to shipping and tech support staff for repairs or electrical approval
- Order literature from vendors for tradeshow staff based on show requirements
LINE HAUL SUPPORT BY:
- Coordinating necessary paperwork to bring up shipments from RAF
- Coordinating with shipping department to receive and distribute inventory between stock and RMA
COORDINATE ALL DEMO INVENTORY BY:
- Qualifing needs and urgencies of demonstration requirements and using designated inventory to organize demonstrations for shipment to clients
- Keeping track of inventory and organizing the return of demonstration gear and RMAs for returns
- Processing credits to have inventory returned to correct warehouse
- Working with technical support team to have demonstration kits prepared for inventory, based on Managing Directors approval
- Issuing purchase orders for items required to make up the demonstration kits
- Getting approvals from VP of Operations for all non-kitted items or special request demonstrations clients
- Organizing returns of demonstration gear from warehouses
- Assisting with reconciling sales representativesâ?? warehouses at year-end inventory
COORDINATE ALL DEMO INVENTORY BY:
- Assisting VP of Business Development and VP of Finance with setting up and maintaining CRM (Salesforce)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- MS Office and MS Outlook (or similar)
- Professional work ethic
- Strong understanding of database concepts
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet tight deadlines
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced business environment
- Ability to work well independently or as part of a team
- Experience in customer service and building client relationships
- Spanish language skills would be an asset
- Experience with Business Vision would be an asset
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience and/or training in sales or customer service
- Marketing experience would be an asset
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as sales orders, invoices, packing slips, purchase orders, quotations, operating instructions, safety rules and procedure manuals
- Ability to write professional email and traditional letter correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, including co-workers, Managers, Directors and clients
- Ability to apply sound judgment and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge applied in a variety of situations
- Comfortable with occasional stressful deadlines and multiple tasks during peak or rushed periods -
2019/04/03
Logistics Team Leader
- Management of warehouse logistics and shipping staff, reporting to the Plant Manager
- Responsible for inventory management
- Utilize ERP system to manage flow of material and parts
- Report and log any logistics issues to sales and project managers
- Respond to sales, project managers and management in a timely manner
- Be part of the daily project team meeting to develop the weekly/daily shipping plan
- Coordinate delivery of displays and fixtures across Canada, the US and overseas
- Assist in the coordination of display installations
- Track shipping deficiencies
- Process damage claims
- Develop weekly/daily shipping plan
- Facilitate quality improvement processes within the shipping department
- Responsible for maintaining inventory lists, offsite storage and in-house inventory
- Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits
- Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization -
2019/04/02
Senior Structural Designer
Company Information:
Our client is an award- winning designer and manufacturer of Marketing at retail merchandising solutions. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, they offer career opportunities, a casual office working environment, competitive wages, excellent benefits and pension plan all in a growing and dynamic company. Currently has an opening for a Senior Structural Designer.
The ideal candidate will have experience with Point of Purchase Displays industry, ability to handle multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and is open to constant challenge and change. The Structural Designer will develop and maintain positive working relationships with all contacts inside and outside.
Qualifications:
2-3 year certificate from college or technical school
Min 4 years related experience as a Senior Designer
Relationship and communication skills, both written and verbal
Good etiquette and interpersonal skills
Good understanding of Custom Software - Softpac, Artios CAD, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, etc.
Computer Literate in Microsoft Office Suite
Organizational and time management
Please submit resume to helen@firstchoicepersonnel.com
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