Posted 8 days ago
Assembler - 2nd Shift
@ Mattr
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Mattr, through its Xerxes division, is hiring an Assembler for second shift to produce fiberglass reinforced plastic underground storage tanks and shells by hand lay-up. The work involves cutting, fitting and joining composite parts from blueprints, installing fittings, and keeping quality and safety standards. The posting states competitive wages with paid overtime, incentive bonuses, and health, dental and vision benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Join FRP shell halves by hand lay-up using blueprints
- Cut, shape and fit composite materials from patterns
- Install fittings, gauge plates and manways
- Inspect work and make minor repairs
- Document process sheets and time cards
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good verbal and written English
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings
- Ability to solve mathematical problems
- FRP manufacturing experience preferred
- Lean manufacturing experience an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training, Home office allowance |
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Mattr
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Full company description
Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise through a portfolio of brands offering engineered products and solutions to support infrastructure projects and markets worldwide. Mattr Brands serve infrastructure markets including; electrification, transportation, mining, energy, communication, and water management. Mattr Brands include; AmerCable, Shawflex, DSG-Canusa, Flexpipe and Xerxes. AmerCable: Jacketed Electrical Power, Control and Instrumentation Cables. Shawflex: Engineered Wire, Cable and Assemblies. DSG-Canusa: Integrated Heat-Shrink and Cold-Shrink Tubing for Industrial Applications. Flexpipe: Reinforced Thermoplastic Linepipe Solutions. Xerxes: Fiberglass Storage Tanks for Fuel and Water, Engineered Solutions for Stormwater Management.
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,082
- Reported office locations
- Ontario, CA
- Other recorded names
- Mattr
- Specialties
- Complex Manufacturing
- Specialized Products for Infrastructure Projects
- Heat Shrink
- Cold Shrink Tubing
- Fiberglass storage tanks
- Stormwater management solutions
- Engineering support
- Cable
- Wire
- R&D Patents
- Highly Engineered Products
- Advanced Materials Technology
- Infrastructure Technologies
- and Composite Linepipe
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise through a portfolio of brands offering engineered products and solutions to support infrastructure projects and markets worldwide. Mattr Brands serve infrastructure markets including; electrification, transportation, mining, energy, communication, and water management. Mattr Brands include; AmerCable, Shawflex, DSG-Canusa, Flexpipe…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Complex ManufacturingSpecialized Products for Infrastructure ProjectsHeat ShrinkCold Shrink TubingFiberglass storage tanksStormwater management solutionsEngineering supportCableWireR&D Patents |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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Impact of this Role
As an Assembler, you will contribute directly to the production of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products by joining components through a hand lay-up process to produce single-wall and double-wall shells, domes, and related products. Your work supports production requirements by helping ensure products meet quality and safety standards while materials are used effectively and production schedules are met.
What Success Looks Like
- Operate machines, equipment, and hand tools to cut, shape, splice, and fit plastic materials into parts and assemblies.
- Follow blueprints and drawings to join shell halves using the hand lay-up process.
- Install fittings, gauge plates, manways, and other components and accessories.
- Cut and prepare composite materials from patterns to join parts and assemblies.
- Make minor adjustments or repairs to products when required.
- Inspect your work periodically to ensure compliance with company quality standards.
- Accurately and promptly document information on process sheets and time cards.
- Use grinders, trimmers, measuring tools, rollers, and other equipment and perform required preventative maintenance.
- Work efficiently to meet plant production and labour schedules while managing time, material use, and quality.
- Follow health, safety, and security requirements, report incidents immediately, and participate in investigations as required.
- Build positive working relationships and collaborate with coworkers and team members to support production workflow.
What You Bring to the Role
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience is not required; direct experience in a fiberglass reinforced plastic manufacturing facility or a similar environment is preferred.
- Strong production and quality manufacturing skills.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to read and follow blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to work effectively with others as part of a dynamic team.
- Ability to learn new tools, equipment, and materials used in above-ground and underground storage tank manufacturing and assembly.
- Ability to solve mathematical problems related to the position.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles is an asset.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including sustained standing/walking, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, and grasping. The position involves medium work, including exerting 10 lbs. of force regularly, 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally.
Why Join Mattr?
- Competitive wages with paid overtime and incentive bonus plans
- Safety boot allowance, PPE, and full safety training provided
- Flexible health, dental & vision benefits with Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
- 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness, mental health, and resilience programs
- Discounts through Perkopolis & GoodLife Fitness
- Year-round permanent work at one location + staff social events
Xerxes, a division of Mattr is the largest manufacturer of underground fiberglass storage tanks in the world. With nearly 40 years of direct industry expertise, we are recognized as both a leading innovator and a trusted brand. We are always looking to add great people to the Mattr family, people whose skills and goals match our mission and values. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drives operational excellence, Mattr is for you!
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All recruiting activities are managed via our applicant tracking system. Please apply online to be considered for this opportunity.
Mattr is an equal opportunity employer.
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