799 Kapelus Drive, West St. Paul, Manitoba R4A 5A4, Canada
Stone Technician
Granite Mountain Stone Design is looking for a motivated, reliable, well-organized, and hardworking individual to grow with the company, as our business expands.
As a Stone Tech, you will utilize a unique skill set to grind, sand, or polish a variety of natural and engineered stone surfaces using hand tools or hand-held power tools to produce finished countertops for our valued customers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for hand polishing the stone to ensure that there are smooth surfaces and it meets the needs of the end client. Loading and transporting quartz and natural stone countertops to specified job sites. Installing countertops efficiently and professionally, properly mounting sinks, putting together seams, and drilling faucet holes.
The job is physically demanding and requires an individual to lift a considerable amount of weight while taking great care and attention to the materials being handled.
In this position, you will often be dealing with the public and therefore we require strong customer service skills. Candidate must be clean-cut and present well, as you will be meeting customers in their homes and installing a quality product.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Hand polishes all profiles from the CNC machine
- Use air polishers to clean out and polish any areas the CNC machines cannot
- Measures and inspects parts during processing to ensure they meet specifications.
- Uses job tracking system to keep accurate records and details of pieces
- General cleaning of equipment and work area
- Works in a safe manner that complies with all Safety Guidelines
- Contributes to team effort and completes other duties as required or assigned.
- Installing granite/ quartz countertops at both residential and commercial properties
- Load and unload stone surfaces, accessories, supplies, and equipment to and from the truck
- Quick and logical problem solving is required as last-minute measurements and adjustments may be required on-site
- Ensuring installations follow all paperwork
- Able to complete consistent and standardized work including regular quality control checks
- Maintain installation trucks, keep clean and organized
- Professional attitude always whether interacting with clients, in the shop and driving company vehicles
Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on superior quality craftsmanship
- Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced work environment
- A positive attitude with a dedication to high-quality work and craftsmanship
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are a must
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
- Previous manufacturing environment experience is an asset
- Understanding of attendance and punctuality
- Able to work overtime as required to maintain production schedules
- Always willing to learn
- Provide feedback to management and other team members regarding process improvements
- Able to stand for prolonged periods and manually lift stone pieces
- Experience working in the industry is an asset but not required
- Previous experience operating tools to sand or polish stone, steel, or wood is an asset, but not required
- Physically capable of lifting up to 100 lbs or more in some cases
What We Offer at Granite Mountain Stone Design:
- Health and dental benefits
- Dependable and stable work environment
- Work-Life balance. We have a track record of providing schedule flexibility to support personal development and/or family commitments
- Cross-training among various work areas
- Opportunities for advancement within the Operations team
Full Time – Monday to Friday
Extended Health
Dental Care
Vision Care
RRSP Match
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
We take work-life balance seriously! Great atmosphere and flexible schedules.
Granite Mountain Stone Design is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Please send resumes in confidence to hr@granitemountain.ca.