SKILLEDTRADES&TECHNICALAPPRENTICESHIPS
Foundedin1996,SelectToolisaleadingdesignerandmanufacturerofinnovativeautomationsystems,specialtytooling,checkingfixtures,andturnkeymanufacturingsolutionsservingcustomersthroughoutNorthAmerica.
Ourverticallyintegratedapproachallowsustomanageeverystageofaproject—fromconceptdevelopmentandengineeringthroughmanufacturing,assembly,controlsintegration,installation,andcustomersupport. Thisprovidesexceptionalopportunitiesforprofessionalgrowthwhileenablingustoconsistentlydeliverworld-classsolutionstoourcustomers.
AtSelectTool,werecognizethatourpeopleareourgreatestasset. Weoffercompetitivecompensation,comprehensivebenefits,anRRSPprogram,modernclimate-controlledfacilities,andacollaborativeworkenvironmentfocusedoninnovation,continuousimprovement,andengineeringexcellence.
PositionSummary
ReportsTo: DepartmentSupervisors
BuildYourSkills. ExploreYourInterests. DevelopYourCareer.
AtSelectTool,webelievethatdevelopingthenextgenerationofskilledtradespeopleandtechnicalprofessionalsisessentialtoourcontinuedsuccess.
Wearelookingformotivatedindividualswhoenjoyworkingwiththeirhands,solvingproblems,learningnewtechnologies,andbuildingthings. Whetheryouhaveaspecificcareerinmindorarestillexploringyourinterests,SelectTooloffersanopportunitytogainvaluablehands-onexperienceinavarietyoftechnicalandmanufacturingdisciplines.
Ourapproachtoapprenticeshipdevelopmentisflexibleandtailoredtotheindividual. Newemployeesbeginbydevelopingfundamentalskillsthroughpractical,hands-onexperience,withopportunitiestogainexposuretodifferentdepartmentsandtechnicaldisciplines.
Asindividualsdeveloptheirskillsanddiscovertheirinterests,weworkwiththemtoidentifysuitableareasofspecializationandlong-termcareeropportunitieswithinSelectTool.
Ourgoalisnotsimplytofillpositions,buttodeveloptalentedindividualswhocanbuildrewarding,long-termcareerswithourcompany.
Nopreviousmanufacturingexperienceisrequired. Wevalueapositiveattitude,mechanicalaptitude,astrongworkethic,andagenuinewillingnesstolearn.
AreasofTrainingandCareerDevelopment
Ourverticallyintegratedoperationsprovideopportunitiestogainexposuretoawiderangeofdisciplines,including:
- MechanicalDesignandEngineering–Learnhowinnovativemachines,fixtures,andtoolingaredesignedanddeveloped.
- ControlsDesignandEngineering–Exploretheelectricalandcontrolsystemsthatpowermodernmanufacturingequipment.
- CNCMachiningandManufacturing–DevelopprecisionmachiningskillsusingadvancedCNCequipmentandmanufacturingtechnologies.
- FabricationandWelding–Gainpracticalexperienceinmetalfabrication,welding,andmechanicalconstruction.
- Electrical–Learnaboutelectricalassembly,controlpanelbuilding,machinewiring,andindustrialelectricalsystems.
- ControlsandRoboticsProgramming–Exploreindustrialautomation,robotics,PLCprogramming,andadvancedmachinecontrols.
- Metrology(CMM)andQualityControl–Developskillsinprecisionmeasurement,inspectiontechniques,andqualityassurance.
- FixtureAssembly–Learnmechanicalassembly,fitting,alignment,andprecisiontoolingtechniques.
- AutomationAssembly–Participateinbuilding,assembling,testingcustomautomatedmanufacturingequipment.
Trainingopportunitiesanddepartmentalexposurewillbedeterminedbasedonindividualinterests,aptitude,development,andoperationalrequirements.
QualificationsandCompetencies
Weareseekingindividualswhodemonstratethefollowingqualities:
- Highschooldiplomaorequivalent.
- Stronginterestinskilledtrades,technology,engineering,ormanufacturing.
- Mechanicalaptitudeandcuriosityabouthowthingswork.
- Enjoyworkingwiththeirhands,building,assembling,ortroubleshootingmechanicalequipment.
- Willingnesstolearnnewskillsandacceptguidancefromexperiencedprofessionals.
- Goodproblem-solvingabilitiesandattentiontodetail.
- Positiveattitude,reliability,andastrongworkethic.
- Abilitytoworkindependentlyandcollaborativelyaspartofateam.
- Commitmenttoworkplacesafety,quality,andcontinuousimprovement.
- Basicmathematical,measurement,andcomputerskills.
- Goodcommunicationskillsandawillingnesstoaskquestionsandtakeinitiative.
Previousmanufacturingexperienceisnotrequired.
Experiencegainedthroughhighschooltechnicalprograms,shopclasses,roboticsclubs,automotiveprojects,woodworking,electronics,orotherhands-onactivitiesisconsideredanasset.
WhatYouCanExpect
AspartofyourdevelopmentatSelectTool,youwillhaveopportunitiesto:
- Learndirectlyfromexperiencedtradespeople,technicians,designers,andengineers.
- Developpracticalskillsthroughhands-ontrainingandparticipationinrealmanufacturingprojects.
- Gainexposuretomodernequipment,advancedmanufacturingprocesses,andindustrialtechnologies.
- Exploredifferenttechnicaldisciplinesandidentifyareasthatmatchyourinterestsandabilities.
- Developtechnicalknowledge,confidence,andproblem-solvingskillsthroughpracticalexperience.
- Receiveongoingguidance,feedback,andmentorshipfromexperiencedteammembers.
- Takeonincreasingresponsibilitiesasyourknowledgeandabilitiesdevelop.
- Pursuespecializedtrainingandlong-termcareeradvancementopportunitieswithinthecompany.
WhyJoinSelectTool?
AtSelectTool,youwon'tbelimitedtorepetitiveproductionwork. Ourbusinessisbuiltarounddesigningandmanufacturingcustomsolutions,meaningeveryprojectbringsnewchallenges,differenttechnologies,andopportunitiestolearn.
Youwillworkalongsideexperiencedprofessionalsinmodern,climate-controlledmanufacturingfacilitiesequippedwithadvancedCNCmachines,industrialrobots,precisionmeasurementequipment,andcustomautomationsystems.
Webelieveininvestinginouremployees,recognizingindividualpotential,andprovidingopportunitiesforcontinuouslearningandlong-termcareergrowth.
WhatWeOffer:
- Excellentwagesandopportunitiesforadvancement.
- Comprehensiveemployeebenefits.
- CompanyRRSPprogram.
- Modern,clean,climate-controlledfacilities.
- Hands-ontrainingandmentorshipfromexperiencedprofessionals.
- Exposuretomultipleskilledtradesandtechnicaldisciplines.
- Opportunitiesforspecializedtrainingandcareerdevelopment.
- Diverseandchallengingprojectsusingadvancedmanufacturingtechnologies.
- Astable,establishedcompanywithoperationsinCanada,theUnitedStates,andMexico.
- Acollaborativeteamenvironmentwhereinitiative,creativity,andcontinuousimprovementareencouraged.
StartBuildingYourFuturewithSelectTool
Whetheryourinterestsareinmachining,mechanicaldesign,welding,electricalsystems,robotics,programming,orprecisionassembly,SelectTooloffersanopportunitytoexploreyourpotential,developvaluableskills,andbuildarewardinglong-termcareer.
WesincerelyappreciatetheinterestofallapplicantsinpursuingacareerwithSelectTool. Asapprenticeshipopportunitiesarelimited,candidateswillbeselectedbasedontheirqualifications,aptitude,enthusiasm,andpotentialforlong-termdevelopment. Wethankeveryonefortheirinterest;however,onlythoseselectedforfurtherconsiderationwillbecontacted.
Accessibility:
SelectTooliscommittedtofosteringapositiveworkenvironmentandempoweringitsemployees. SelectToolencouragesapplicationsfromallqualifiedapplicantsandprovidesaccommodationsforapplicantswithdisabilities. Pleasecontacthr@selecttool.comifyourequireanaccommodationduringtherecruitmentprocess.
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