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Forming Specialist
@ Original Composites and Fibers
Guelph, Ontario
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Overview
Original Composites and Fibers is hiring a full-time Forming Specialist at its Guelph glass plant to run specialized equipment that makes glass fiber reinforcements. The role works rotating 12-hour shifts (3 on, 3 off, 24/7/365) with progressive pay starting at $29.48 and reaching $32.76, paid weekly.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor glass forming equipment to meet production targets
- Inspect work and follow quality control and SPC requirements
- Maintain equipment through inspection, lubrication and restoration
- Maintain safety and good housekeeping in the work area
- Operate forklifts and walkies as needed
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to read, write and communicate in English
- Authorized to work permanently in Canada
- Able to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
- Able to stand for extended periods
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Health insuranceDentalVisionDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offWellness
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 36 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Original Composites and Fibers
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Job description
Forming Specialist – Guelph Glass Plant
Location: 247 York Road, Guelph, ON
Job Type: Full‑time, 3 on/3 off Rotating 12‑hour shifts (days/nights, including weekends &
Holidays – 24/7/365 – non-negotiable)
Wage: $32.76 (starts at 90%, progressive until passed 6-month probationary period
(Start: $29.48, 3 months $31.12)
Paid: Fridays, weekly
About Us
Join Original Composites & Fiberglass, The Original Composites Company™, a leading global provider of solutions for the growing composites industry as we build on more than 85 years of material innovation. Our 4,000 employees across 12 countries share a commitment to redefining what is possible for our customers in energy, transportation, infrastructure, defense, and consumer goods. Guided by our core values of Passion, Ownership, and Team Spirit, the Guelph plant produces glass fiber reinforcements including Wet Use Chopped Strands [WUCS] and Continuous Filament Mat [CFM] in the heart of the city since 1951.
Join a Team That Shapes the Future
We are seeking reliable, safety-minded individuals to join our Operations team as Forming Specialists. You will receive training to operate specialized equipment used to manufacture high-quality glass fiber products for customers worldwide. In this role, you will help ensure that production targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Each day brings new challenges, and you will work with a team that values safety, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
For more information: OCF.com
Competitive Benefits:
We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:
To support a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the initial screening of applications. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that match the requirements of the role. AI is used only to support our recruiters; final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and hiring team. No applicant data is shared externally through these tools, and all information remains securely within our systems in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We value diversity and recognize the important role it plays in achieving our objectives and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, or ethnicity.OCF is committed to accessible recruitment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide appropriate accommodation to persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Location: 247 York Road, Guelph, ON
Job Type: Full‑time, 3 on/3 off Rotating 12‑hour shifts (days/nights, including weekends &
Holidays – 24/7/365 – non-negotiable)
Wage: $32.76 (starts at 90%, progressive until passed 6-month probationary period
(Start: $29.48, 3 months $31.12)
Paid: Fridays, weekly
About Us
Join Original Composites & Fiberglass, The Original Composites Company™, a leading global provider of solutions for the growing composites industry as we build on more than 85 years of material innovation. Our 4,000 employees across 12 countries share a commitment to redefining what is possible for our customers in energy, transportation, infrastructure, defense, and consumer goods. Guided by our core values of Passion, Ownership, and Team Spirit, the Guelph plant produces glass fiber reinforcements including Wet Use Chopped Strands [WUCS] and Continuous Filament Mat [CFM] in the heart of the city since 1951.
Join a Team That Shapes the Future
We are seeking reliable, safety-minded individuals to join our Operations team as Forming Specialists. You will receive training to operate specialized equipment used to manufacture high-quality glass fiber products for customers worldwide. In this role, you will help ensure that production targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Each day brings new challenges, and you will work with a team that values safety, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
- Work safely and maintain good housekeeping across your area
- Learn and apply glass‑forming fundamentals
- Monitor and adjust processes to maintain high-quality standards
- Use Quality Control systems and understand Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Support equipment reliability through inspection, lubrication, and restoration
- Troubleshoot process or equipment issues
- Operate forklifts and walkies (training provided, as needed)
- Adhere to all OCF and Plant specific requirements
- Participate on safety teams
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Recognize, report and correct safety hazards upon identification
- Follow all process controls and requirements
- Inspect all work for accuracy
- Present and punctual for work as scheduled. Reliable transportation to support this.
- Must rotate shifts (12 hour shifts, 3 on – 3 off continual rotation 24/7/365)
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Flexible to changes that are needed to meet business demands to include cross training
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Authorized to permanently work in Canada
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
- Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Forklift experience or willingness to be trained
- Safety-focused mindset and consistent adherence to procedures and requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
- Fine motor skills would be an asset
- Basic computer proficiency, including the use of production monitoring systems
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and contribute effectively as part of a team
- Clear, respectful, and supportive communication
- Effective planning, organization, and time management, with the ability to balance competing priorities
- Commitment to achieving production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards
- Continuous-improvement mindset focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
- Paid time off & holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness incentives
For more information: OCF.com
Competitive Benefits:
We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:
- Company Paid Health, Vision and Dental Benefits
- Company Pension Plan
- Staff Recognition Awards
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Paid time off
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness initiatives
To support a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the initial screening of applications. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that match the requirements of the role. AI is used only to support our recruiters; final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and hiring team. No applicant data is shared externally through these tools, and all information remains securely within our systems in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We value diversity and recognize the important role it plays in achieving our objectives and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, or ethnicity.OCF is committed to accessible recruitment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide appropriate accommodation to persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.
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