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Canam Bridges is a member of Canam Group, which has over 5,100 employees and operates 22 plants in North America, as well as engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India and the Philippines.\n YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE USA\nYour life at Canam Bridges: As a Metrology Technician at Canam Bridges, you will be responsible for taking factory measurements using “Station Total” and “Laser Tracker Faro” surveying tools. Your analytical mind will allow you to use your 3D vision superpowers to complete dimensional measurements. To break your routine, you will alternate between taking factory measurements, recording data, and writing reports. Your computer knowledge will make you an expert in AutoCAD and Polyworks. That said, it is your team that will give you the most satisfaction, because at Canam Bridges, we are a solid combination of know-how and pride!\nJob description\nAssist Plant Manager and production staff in developing production plans, ensure production objectives are met, offer recommendations, and implement production events and programs. The individual is responsible for performing such work consistent with the company’s corporate mission, values, and departmental financial objectives.\nEssential functions\nAssist in the production-planning process, schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.\nRead and analyze data, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production productivity and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.\nIdentify direct and indirect labor issues and production problems, make recommendations, and assist management in developing a corrective action plan.\nCompile production planning notes, sketches, prints, schedules, contract documents and specifications into a formal build plan.\nAid in the detailing and manipulation of models to accommodate additional views for fabrication per planning session. Assist on designing fixtures and jigs to aid fabrication.\nResponsible for conventional and CNC machining, to include managing direct labor to accomplish coverage on equipment in support of production needs.\nTrain and assist production members in the operation of conventional and CNC machining equipment in line with formal build plans.\nPerform other job duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.\n Associate’s degree (A. 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The nature of the position will require the employee to perform a wide range of physical activities ranging from pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying heavy objects (60-100 lb) to climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending and handling. Repetitive finger motions are required. Vision requirements include, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.\nWork Environment:\nWorks near moving mechanical parts and in extremes of temperature, sometimes outside; is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; there is occasional exposure to risk of flash burn of the eyes and exposed skin; the noise level in the work environment is generally very loud.\nRemuneration:\nWe offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for training and advancement.\nCanam is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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