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Production Cell Technician - Custom Castings
@ Nordstern Group of Companies
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Nordstern Group of Companies is hiring a Production Cell Technician at Custom Castings for full-time work in a fast-paced aluminum permanent mold casting plant. The role starts with finishing (cutting, sanding, grinding) and moves into casting duties through a structured apprenticeship program. The posting offers a $2000 hiring bonus, weekday and weekend shift options, and off-shift premiums.
Responsibilities:
- Cut, sand and grind aluminum castings
- Participate in structured casting training
- Progress into casting duties after training milestones
- Work with Finishers, Casters and Cell Leaders to meet deliveries
- Apply 5S and continuous improvement practices
Requirements summary:
- Follow procedures and willingness to learn
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Communicate in English, verbal and written
- Strong teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work overtime
- Lean manufacturing exposure is an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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 | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Free or discounted meals, Paid training |
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Nordstern Group of Companies
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Custom Castings is a member of the Nordstern Group of Companies, which also includes Protek Surface Technologies, Forte Tooling Technologies, and Sure Cast Aluminum Foundry. We are an integrated, single-source solutions provider delivering consistent, high-quality aluminum permanent mold castings to our customers.
We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Cell Technician to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Why Join Custom Castings?
What makes us a Great Place to Work? Our people and our culture matter! We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where values are recognized.
This role includes participation in our Casting Apprenticeship Program, designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career in the foundry industry.
Through hands-on training and mentorship, you will:
- Learn the fundamentals of aluminum permanent mold casting.
- Progress from finishing operations into casting responsibilities.
- Receive structured, on-the-job training supported by experienced Cell Leaders.
- Develop technical skills, safety awareness, and continuous improvement practices.
- Gain opportunities for advancement into higher-skilled casting roles.
No prior casting experience is required – we invest in your development and support your growth every step of the way.
We also offer a strong total rewards package, including:
- $2000 hiring bonus
- Competitive Salary
- 4-day workweek for weekday shifts and 3-day workweek for weekend shifts
- Off-shift premiums
- Paid lunch and coffee breaks
- Absent Time Paid hours
- Full benefits package including RRSP matching
- Comprehensive training program
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Work boots and Safety Glasses reimbursement
- Continuous Improvement culture with employee rewards
- Active Social Committee
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate fully in training programs provided.
- Manufacture castings in a team-oriented production environment.
- Perform cutting, sanding and grinding of castings.
- Progress into casting duties as training milestones are achieved.
- Work collaboratively with other Finishers, Casters and Cell Leaders to meet delivery commitments.
- Apply 5S and Continuous Improvement practices.
What You Bring:
- Ability to follow procedures and willingness to learn new skills.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to communicate in English (verbal & written).
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Flexibility with working overtime.
- Previous exposure to a lean manufacturing environment is an asset.
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