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General Operator

@ Tulmar Safety Systems Inc.

Hawkesbury, Ontario

$19/hrFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Tulmar Safety Systems Inc. is hiring a General Operator for full-time production work in Hawkesbury, Ontario. The role moves between departments based on daily production demand, covering cutting, assembly, sanding, packing and machine support. The posting states a starting wage of $19 per hour and requires a valid security check paid by the company.

Pay:

$19 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Read drawings and production orders
  • Lay, cut and mark materials
  • Operate manufacturing equipment and assist other workers
  • Assemble, sand, sort and package products
  • Clean work areas and equipment

Requirements summary:

  • Secondary school or two years of manufacturing experience
  • Understanding of drawings and shop-floor documentation
  • Ability to work within close tolerances
  • Strong English oral and written communication
  • Valid security check paid by the company

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)
Security clearanceOther clearance

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Tulmar Safety Systems Inc.

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Designing, manufacturing, distributing and servicing engineered for protection solutions to save lives.

Full company description

Engineered for Protection With over 30 years of expertise, Tulmar Safety Systems is a leader in designing, manufacturing, distributing, and servicing advanced safety solutions for Defence, Aviation, and Civil Safety sectors. Headquartered in Hawkesbury, Ontario, our state-of-the-art facility is at the forefront of innovation, creating products that ensure the protection and survivability of those who protect us—on land, in the air, and at sea. Driven by our core values of Integrity, Caring, and Resilience, Tulmar strives to exceed the highest standards of quality and service. We are committed to delivering reliable and innovative safety solutions on time, every time, ensuring unmatched protection for our global customers. Our journey is one of continuous innovation, with decades of accomplishments, from pioneering life-saving flotation devices to providing cutting-edge aviation safety systems. We are deeply embedded in the defence industry, delivering tailored solutions to military forces that support the safety and success of operations in challenging environments. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of safety, partnering with leading organizations worldwide to protect those who serve in high-risk environments.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1123 Cameron Street, Hawkesbury, Ontario K6A2B8, CA
Other recorded names
  • Tulmar Safety Systems Inc.
  • Tulmar Safety Systems
Specialties
  • Engineered Protective Textiles
  • Armored Vehicle Subassemblies
  • Inflatable Life Support Equipment
  • Tactical Flotation
  • Maintenance
  • Repair & Overhaul
  • Inflight Training Equipment
  • Life Rafts Rental
  • Life Vests Rental
  • Turn-key Training Services
  • Aviation Interiors
  • Cabin Crew Training Equipment
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Defence
  • Search and Rescue Equipment
  • Textiles
  • Mechanical Assemblies
  • Safety Equipment Inspection
  • Re-certification
  • ELT Re-coding
  • and Design Engineering
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Engineered for Protection With over 30 years of expertise, Tulmar Safety Systems is a leader in designing, manufacturing, distributing, and servicing advanced safety solutions for Defence, Aviation, and Civil Safety sectors. Headquartered in Hawkesbury, Ontario, our state-of-the-art facility is at the forefront of innovation, creating products that ensure the protection and survivability of those who protect us—on…

FieldValue
IndustryDefense and Space Manufacturing
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersHawkesbury, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1992
SpecialtiesEngineered Protective TextilesArmored Vehicle SubassembliesInflatable Life Support EquipmentTactical FlotationMaintenanceRepair & OverhaulInflight Training EquipmentLife Rafts RentalLife Vests RentalTurn-key Training Services
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Job description

Tulmar designs, manufactures and distributes engineered protective textiles, survivability and safety solutions for the Aerospace, Defence and Public Security industries.

Headquartered in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Tulmar operates a modern 60,000 square foot facility with equipment ranging from computerized cutting tables, stitching machines R.F. (radio frequency) welding and heat sealing equipment to highly sophisticated testing and certification equipment including cold temperature test chambers, inertia reel testing equipment and computerized measurement and test equipment for quality inspection.

We are currently looking for a General Operator to join a dynamic & close-knit team!

Under the guidance of the Team Lead, the General Operator is responsible for all general production related duties in support of the daily operations. More specifically, the General Operator may be accountable for multiple tasks and be moved from a department to another daily based on the production demand.

Duties & responsibilities:

· Understanding of drawings and production orders, as well as other shop-floor documentation as required

· Lay, cut and mark various materials

· Operate various manufacturing equipment and assist machine operators, assemblers and other workers

· Assembly of products

· Sand parts and/or composites as required

· Sort, pack, crate and package materials and products

· Responsible for ensuring that products are processed per specifications

· Performs housekeeping duties as required; cleaning work areas and equipment

What you need to succeed:

· Completion of Secondary High School or 2 years of manufacturing experience

· Understanding of drawings and related shop floor documentation

· Ability to work within close tolerances paying particular attention to detail

· Mechanical and machining aptitudes

· Strong English communication skills, both oral and written

· Strong organizational skills

· Capable of building a positive organizational culture and a strong team environment

· Valid Security Check paid by the company

· Flexible and willing to accept new challenges

Starting wage: $19/h

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