Join the Performance Team!

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

This position oversees shipping, receiving, logistics and/or Advanced Warehouse planning. Lead a group of Distribution Center employees ensure productivity measures are being met. Each DC Lead will be responsible for a functional area of the Distribution Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shipping/Receiving

• Monitor functional area and ensure staff are handling product as per quality standards.
• Monitor functional area and ensure staff is preforming activities as per the shipping and receiving schedule.
• Ensure trailers are being loaded and unloaded in reasonable timeframe.  Assist staff with questions regarding basic work functions.
• Preform functional area stand-up meetings.
• Motivate and encourage teamwork to accomplish scheduled tasks.
• Schedule couriers for time sensitive pick-ups.
• Train new staff on basic functional area tasks.
• Maintain functional area supplies.
• Ensure daily clean-up of functional area by staff.
• Any other duties assigned by Distribution Centre Manager.

Logistics/Planning

• Monitor DC KPI’s, investigate and adjust areas failing to meet the standards.
• Assign work to DC personnel.
• Monitor orders in queue and release to warehouse in priority sequence.
• Plan inbound and outbound schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Certified forklift operating license required.
• Minimum three to five years of progressive Shipping and Receiving experience, or equivalent experience; a minimum of three years at the supervisory level.
• JD Edwards experience is beneficial.
• Advanced Warehouse Management system experience is beneficial.

Skills and Knowledge

• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent Computer skills.

PURPOSE and SCOPE

Performance of Product Audit program activities for all different models of MacDon produced equipment, and timely provision of associated Product Audit reports

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities for this position:

• Perform product audits on the different models of MacDon products in accordance with documented work instruction, performance spec, application requirements and audit criteria.
• Generate product audit reports in accordance with established pass/fail criteria and clearly depicting findings including description of statements, photographs, demerit points, etc.
• Distribute the audit reports to the concerned parties and ensure that key audit findings and performance issues are provided to the relevant personnel to adequately and timely address the issues.
• Support requests for auditing/testing of proposed performance issues and/or alternate solutions on an as required basis.
• Provide recommendations to the relevant parties based on audit findings and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Agriculture, Mechanical technology or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum five years of related experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to operate agriculture machinery.
• Good trouble shooting skills.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems on mobile equipment.
• Farm background and understanding of agriculture equipment.
• Good communication skills; oral and written.
• Applied experience in Microsoft Products including: Word, Excel and Outlook

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

As a member of the MacDon Information Technology (IT) Team, the Technical Support Specialist will provide exceptional first-level customer support for MacDon IT hardware, network, and enterprise application incidents & requests.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities for this position:

• Provide 1st level support for various technical issues & requests involving computers, printers, network, mobile devices, AV systems, enterprise applications, and operational systems.
• Communicate with internal & external customers requesting IT support via phone, email, self-service portal, and in-person.
• Track open IT support requests to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Follow-up with customers to ensure initial reported support issues were successfully resolved.
• Document customer support issues in the Service Desk ticket tracking system (ServiceNow).
• Escalate IT support issues to other IT teams where appropriate.
• Research solutions to new technical issues and share new knowledge with team-members by documenting in formal knowledgebase.
• Setup and deploy new IT hardware. Decommission end-of-life hardware.
• This position requires willingness to work rotating day/evening shifts, occasional overtime, and occasional on-call shifts on weekends & holidays.
• Must be able/willing to provide desk-side support in a manufacturing environment, including following necessary safety protocols.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Must possess a valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• A college diploma, certification, or university degree in a relevant field (i.e., computer science, information technology, etc.) is an asset.
• Prior experience providing IT desktop support is an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal skills such as communication skills, active listening, and customer care.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Windows 10, Office 365, and related applications is an asset.
• Physically capable of moving and installing IT hardware in an office & manufacturing environment.

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

You are a leader supporting the identification, evaluation, management, and oversight of the business development pipeline of opportunities. You will play a key role in generating business opportunities, sales growth and profit enhancement over the short-medium-and long-term necessary to achieve the Company’s Growth Plans. Your ability to build and strengthen relationships as well as network within the ag industry is key to being effective in this role. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In conjunction with the company’s growth strategy, develop, understand and maintain the target markets regarding current and forward-looking trends, active and potential companies are identified and communicated to Senior Leadership.  Ensure continual awareness in targeted markets is maintained.
• Participate and assist with the business development process including support of proposal activities, capture plans, business cases, facilitating the completion of bids, working within a project team.
• Identify and propose strategies, initiatives, etc. to attract potential partners.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with key contacts (internal and external).
• Coordinate and lead the execution of customer interactions including presenting opportunities, ensuring follow-up and maintaining connection between MacDon and the potential partner.
• Develop and manage special projects as required, including research assignments, presentations and project documents for marketing and communications, go-to-market, and business development initiatives.
• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Monitor incoming communications and leads for all potential opportunities and provide initial assessment on suitability.
• Work closely with other departments and/or functions (e.g. Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.) to coordinate customer activities, and market strategies.
• Conduct research through databases, public regulatory filings and other publicly available resources as well as directly on potential M&A targets.
• Travel is required in support of developing and driving business development activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of marketing experience with an agriculture background and/or agriculture sector experience.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple diverse tasks and deliverables within one or more projects.
• Business acumen and business development experience.
• Excellent writing, communication and project management skills.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Ability to grow and maintain relationship with any individual, irrespective of the background and type of personality
• Strong creativity and critical thinking abilities and possess reliable problem-solving ability.

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

The Shop Student is responsible for assisting the Experimental Mechanics through interpreting engineering drawings to assist in the fabrication of prototype machinery and the updating of prototype part locations and status through the Engineering Build Shop. This is a 4 month-term starting May 2.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in conjunction with Engineering Shop Supervisor, Design Engineers, and Experimental Mechanics preparing machines and prototypes for Field & Lab Testing.
• Complete Equipment Inspection Sheets.
• Update Parts Locations & Status on Engineering Part Tracking System.
• Update Build Schedules in Engineering Bays for better build visibility.
• Work with Design Engineers to interpret print vs. part discrepancies.
• Assist with the logistics of moving equipment to and from the build shop.
• Fabricate/modify parts/test stands when required.
• Maintain general housekeeping and 5S duties.
• Log Issues with Builds for Tracking Purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in (or graduated from) University Engineering or College Engineering Technology program.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills; oral and written.
• Proficient in Windows and Office Software.
• Ability to use Digital camera equipment, email and video equipment to create reports.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Good planning and administration abilities.
• Ability to work in both team situations and independently.
• Intuitive, self motivated and hard working with lots of patience.
• Strong Mechanical abilities-experience with machinery repairs an asset.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical circuits – troubleshooting and repair experience an asset. • Welding/Oxy/Acetylene, MIG experience is an asset.
• A farm background an asset.

PURPOSE and SCOPE

The Test Engineer is responsible for verifying and validating our emerging technologies and current production features. The work of this function focuses on the execution of test plans (Field & Lab), reporting of test outcomes and support experimental prototype builds. This position will be based in Sun Prairie, WI.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, execute and report on field test plans of prototype equipment to make recommendations to enhance functional performance and improve reliability/durability
• Support experimental prototype shop through fabrication, assembly, and rework activities. At a minimum, this will include complex assembly work
• Assists in the development and review of lab test plans to ensure plans are complete, timelines are clear and ownership and responsibilities are understood
• Responsible for instrumentation selection required to execute test plans in the field and lab
• Instrument prototype machines as per test plans
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to the Test Technicians assigned to the prototypes
• Participates in and/or owns the analysis of data, and presentation of results and recommendations
• Participates in product development activities (design reviews, project development, FMEA’s, etc)
• Continuously improve processes leveraging the Engineering Ci process
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Engineering or Technology program (Ag, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.)
• Mechanical skills with knowledge of hydraulic & electrical circuits
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Windows and MS Office Software
• Minimum two years related work experience
• Available to travel over extended periods (50% of the time in 2-3 week intervals)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of part fabrication in the field and shop setting is an asset (welding, forming, machining)
• Experience and/or familiarity with data acquisition selection and setup (SOMAT/HBM, National Instruments, Dewesoft)
• Experience and/or familiarity with CAD and data analysis software is an asset (SolidEdge, nCode, InField)
• Experience with electrical hardware, software and their interaction with mechanical systems
• Basic understanding of vehicle CAN bus protocols (J1939, CANopen)
• Farm background is an asset

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Jan 14, 2022

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

The Technical Publications Specialist is responsible for creating, maintaining, and publishing technical content for MacDon customers, dealers, partners, and staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, maintain, and publish documentation that helps dealers and operators to successfully use MacDon products to achieve their goals.
• Research and write clear and detailed contextual information, reference information, and procedures using materials provided by subject matter experts.
• Interview subject matter experts to acquire information not available in written source materials.
• Take and edit digital photographs to include in documentation.
• Manipulate existing 3D CAD models, photographs, and other 2D images to create illustrations to include in documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum requirements:

• Strong oral communication skills
• Moderate level of writing skill in English (and willingness to work on improving skill level)
• Computer literacy
• Eagerness to learn
• Willingness to ask work-related questions until a solid understanding is achieved
• Ability to get along with other people
• Ability to meet deadlines

Desirable skills/experience:

• Ability to think critically and set priorities appropriately
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Technical writing experience, ideally printed instructions of some sort and/or help systems
• Familiarity with technical communications industry standard terminology and best practices (e.g., audience, plain language, active voice, single-sourcing, and style guides)
• Research and interview skills
• Technical illustration experience
• Photography experience
• Experience with usability/user experience testing
• Manufacturing and Agricultural experience. Familiarity with MacDon products an asset
• Mechanical aptitude and/or experience with mechanical systems
• Experience with hydraulic and/or electrical systems
• Ability to read and write in additional languages

Software experience:

• Authoring software (pref. Arbortext Editor or other tool that supports structured authoring)
• Content management system (pref. Simonsoft)
• Illustration software (pref. PhotoShop, Illustrator, IsoDraw Illustrator and/or Creo Illustrate)
• CAD systems (pref. SolidEdge)

Location: Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico & Colorado

Date posted: Jan 14, 2022

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Reporting to the North American Sales Manager, this position is responsible for managing the Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico & Colorado dealer wholegoods sales territory, providing dealer and customer feedback, growing sales volume and market share for long term sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage this sales territory working closely with dealers and customers to generate sales growth and ensure customer satisfaction of our products
• Organize and assist dealers in conducting customer clinics and open houses to promote the sale of MacDon products
• Conduct technical product presentations and product demonstrations to dealers, customers, and prospects
• Plan, organize and participate at regional farm shows, dealer meetings and field training programs
• Attend field related activities and other industry functions as required
• Provide customer feedback to influence current and future product design and development
• Review and manage sales volumes, market share, and dealer inventories
• Work in cooperation with MacDon’s product support and engineering personnel as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree with a major in Marketing, Agriculture or a related program
• 7-10 years territory management experience in the agriculture equipment industry or related field is an asset
• Ability to travel approximately 80-100 nights per year
• Advanced communication and organizational skills. Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent customer service, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Computer skills and competence with MS products Office, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Must hold a valid passport and be available for international travel if required
• A creative self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Background in agriculture equipment, farming, and agronomic practices an asset
• Candidate must reside in the determined territory posted

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Jan 11, 2022

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Reporting to the VP of Product Development, the Manager of Product Research and Development oversees MacDon’s portfolio of proof-of-concept projects for future product designs. This person also leads the Research and Development team, which is responsible for executing or supporting execution of these projects. The R&D manager is responsible for keeping current with technology as it is applied to agriculture, and the current state of the art product design practices

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This person needs to be able to perform all of the tasks of a design engineer, and support the additional responsibilities:

• Manage a list of “proof-of-concept” projects for MacDon. Ensure that efforts are making best use of MacDon’s technical expertise in their execution.
• Develop or support project plans to conduct research and development activities for technologies identified for possible future product application.
• Lead and support teams in the execution of project plans aimed at proving or disproving the validity of technology concepts.
• Summarize R&D outcomes in reports and business cases to provide direction to peers and Company leadership on concept market opportunities and viability of the technology. Be an advocate for technologies that were successfully proven in proof-of-concept projects.
• Work closely with Product Engineering Managers, Engineering Prototype Build, Test Manager, and the Director of Engineering in the management of R&D Projects, keeping all parties well informed of needs, status and issues.
• Manage the creation and maintenance of government projects or reports (ex, SRED or CAAIN) for R&D Projects.
• Participate as a member of the Engineering Management team in guiding and leading the strategic direction of product development, including the design and V&V process.
• Work with contractors providing technical services as required to ensure effective completion, communication and results are achieved.
• Support engineering design and development software. Keep up to date with latest trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support development of designer skills and the approach to product design.
• Support development and maintenance of the Engineering Design Manual.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. in Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years applied experience in a combination of Engineering design, project management and technical leadership.
• Farm background is an advantage.
• Experience with cross-functional interactions is an advantage.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong and proven Design Engineering skills (experience designing mechanical systems, hydraulics, electronics, software, and stress analysis/simulation).
• Experience in product test design and execution is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated organization and project management skills

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Jan 10, 2022

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources the Manager of Training and Development is responsible for designing, developing, managing and evaluating training activities at MacDon. This position will play an instrumental role providing ongoing support and development of our people and programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, manage and support role-specific (on-the-job), T&D curriculum and programs, including project or business driven training requests.
• Develop annual learning plans that are aligned with business strategies, as identified through regular needs analysis and on an ad hoc basis by business leaders.
• Oversee the scheduling and content of the Onboarding program for all new employees and evolve as needed.
• Lead and develop training team members to continually advance the training team.
• Keep current on trending T&D best practices, determine where it would benefit MacDon to adopt certain leading practices, make recommendations and oversee adoption/implementation.
• Coordinate activities related to various training and educational programs for MacDon.
• Determine best metrics to evaluate and assess T&D processes and programs. Determine course of action where data suggests opportunities for continuous improvement exists.
• Schedule training sessions for employees, book venues, lunch n’ learns and arrange for other training aids as needed. • Prepare a variety of training aids, tools and materials as required.
• Review tuition reimbursement request forms ensuring they are appropriate in accordance with employee position and career development.
• Research information on training subsidies available to MacDon and apply and follow through with the finding process. • Help develop appropriate on the job employee testing.
• Maintain records of training specialists and training suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in Business or a related field with Human Resources Management Certification (CHRP) considered an asset.
• Certificate in Adult Continuing education or relevant degree would be an asset.
• Proven ability to develop and successfully implement programs.
• Experienced in establishing and executing the training strategy within a business.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in the areas of utilizing technology to deliver best in class learning experiences.
• Strong influential and building relationship with stakeholder’s skills.
• 3-5 years of managerial experience leading a T&D team.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent presentation and communication skills to convey information to others effectively.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• High degree of organizational, administration, strong attention to details and project management skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring others.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge with MS Office, Power Point and Excel.
• Confidentiality is essential.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Jan 07, 2022

PURPOSE and SCOPE

As a member of the MacDon Information Technology (IT) Team, the Database Administrator takes a lead role in the setup, maintenance, and optimization of MacDon’s database technologies used to support a wide range of business applications. The core responsibilities of the Database Administrator include making changes to database operations, managing database backups, maintaining relevant documentation, managing database security, applying database patches, writing database queries, and making mass database updates where required.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities for this position:

• Installing, patching, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining various Oracle and SQL Server Databases in a Windows and Linux environment.
• Programming triggers, stored procedures, functions, and packages using PL/SQL and T SQL.
• Working with the network operations team to ensure uptime and recoverability of the Production and Test environments.
• Working with business analyst team to ensure all application/database requirements are met.
• Ensuring databases are optimized for database recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
• Creating technical documents for standard operation procedures and recovery procedures.
• Perform ETL mapping and data-modelling in support of business intelligence reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field (i.e., computer science, information technology, etc.); or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• Experience in the technical maintenance of databases, preferably in an enterprise environment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Applied knowledge in one or more of the following technologies: Oracle Databases, SQL Server, and/or Linux,
• Knowledge in designing high-availability and disaster recovery database architecture is an asset.
• Some knowledge of database performance tuning is an asset.
• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills.
• A strong aptitude in learning new technology quickly and independently.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Jan 07, 2022

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Reporting to the Vice President, Product Development, and the Engineering Process Analyst manages and supports key Product Development processes in our efforts to deliver market leading harvest product designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participation as a team member in all team project activities as identified, including but not limited to:

• Coordinates the yearly preparation of the Design department budget.
• Monitors and reports on New Product Development (NPD) project budgets.
• Coordinates the yearly preparation and documentation of the engineering SRED submission.
• Coordinates the preparation of documentation for other Product Development related government projects (ex. CAAIN)
• Manage patent process, including interaction with patent company, maintaining patent documentation and reporting.
• Complete monthly reporting for Design Engineering as assigned.
• Monitors engineering contracts process and expenses.
• Raises AFE and monitors approval process to ensure completion.
• Invoice approval preparation and review, works with PEMs and testing group to ensure expenses are appropriate.
• Manages prototype shipping requirements for the testing group.
• Contribute change ideas and efforts though our Continuous Improvement process.
• Support the Engineering costing process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma. Post-secondary education is preferred with a business focus.
• Experience with patent application and processing.
• Successfully completed a recognized Lean or 6 Sigma Green Belt program is an asset
• Knowledge of Product Development processes is an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent computer skills in MS Office and an ability to learn other applications.
• Outstanding communication skill both verbally and written.
• Ability to reconcile expenses to budgets, analyze discrepancies and provide rationalization
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A proven record of multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Dec 16, 2021

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Distribution Centre Supervisor, the main responsibilities of the position will be handling of service parts for inbound receiving and outbound shipments at the Distribution Centre. The applicant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of items received from vendors following all MacDon packaging standards. Outbound shipments will be accurately picked to the customers specifications and shipped across the globe.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pick and ship service parts.
• Follow quality guidelines and MacDon packaging standards.
• Consolidate customer items efficiently into over packs.
• Load and Unload trucks in an efficient and safe manner indoors and outdoors.
• Load and unload packaging area
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to react to changing priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ensure parts coming into the Distribution Center are counted, and received
• Package / crate parts to the MacDon Packaging Standard and wood heat treat packaging standard.
• Use DSI to transact items from pack stations, lanes, doors and put ways.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• A team player exhibiting a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Clear communication skills both written and verbal
• Counting accuracy is essential.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel an asset.
• Physically fit and capable of performing all normal warehouse activities.
• High level of manual dexterity is required.
• Forklift experience and license required.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba driver’s license.
• Shift work as required in season.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Dec 10, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

As a Term Product Support Technician for MacDon Industries, you will be provided an opportunity to travel throughout North America, gaining hands-on experience with modern harvesting equipment. You will gain exposure to the global development, manufacturing, and support of farm equipment, while growing customer service and communication skills. In a professional environment, alongside experienced MacDon support representatives, you will help dealers and customers get the most from their equipment. This is a highly varied role in a dynamic environment, where no two days will be the same!

This position is an 8-month term starting Spring 2022.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Product Support department and MacDon dealers to address and mitigate technical issues occurring in the field.
• Investigate customer concerns and use diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair abilities to help resolve issues.
• Assist with demonstration, customer days, and new product field starts.
• Compile information and prepare reports of daily field activity to help the Product Support and Engineering departments with the quality of machine performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University or College degree, or current student (internship), related to agriculture or engineering.
• Familiar in the operation of farm machinery is an asset. 

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of agricultural equipment and harvesting practices.
• Strong Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to adapt and willing to learn in various situation.
• Good communication skills; oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office Software.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Good planning and administration abilities.
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required.
• Available to travel over extended periods of time (90% of the time). Able to travel through Canada and United States. Valid passport required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to cross Canadian US border

Location: Red Deer, AB

Date posted: Dec 03, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the main responsibility will be handling service and aftermarket parts for outbound shipments. The applicant will also be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of shipments picked for customers, helping put away parts received from suppliers, as well as other duties assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor.

This will be a term position until September 30th 2022

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities that this position must focus on, must achieve and must excel at:

• Accurately pick and pack orders in accordance with customer orders and written instructions. Prepare outbound LTL shipments as necessary including waybills, calling carriers and packing standards.
• Count and verify inbound product and place in appropriate location. Ensure product follows accepted saleable standards. Provide communication on discrepancies between suppliers, vendors and other departments.
• Accurately count inventory by location as required
• Follow company policies and procedures including filling out documentation for tasks as required
• Participate in a safe work program
• Restock retail shelves as required
• Perform visual and operation inspections of machinery and report any unsafe machinery to Supervisor
• Load and unload trucks in a safe manner indoors and outdoors using material handling equipment as necessary
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to react to a fast paced changing environment
• Other responsibilities as required, as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience or valid license an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• A team player exhibiting a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Counting accuracy is essential.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in groups or on own.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in constantly changing environment.
• Physically fit and capable of performing all normal warehouse activities.
• Shift work as required in season.
• Other duties as assigned

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Dec 03, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the main responsibility will be handling service and aftermarket parts for outbound shipments. The applicant will also be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of shipments picked for customers, helping put away parts received from suppliers, as well as other duties assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor.

This will be a term position until September 30th 2022

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities that this position must focus on, must achieve and must excel at:

• Accurately pick and pack orders in accordance with customer orders and written instructions. Prepare outbound LTL shipments as necessary including waybills, calling carriers and packing standards.
• Count and verify inbound product and place in appropriate location. Ensure product follows accepted saleable standards. Provide communication on discrepancies between suppliers, vendors and other departments.
• Accurately count inventory by location as required
• Follow company policies and procedures including filling out documentation for tasks as required
• Participate in a safe work program
• Restock retail shelves as required
• Perform visual and operation inspections of machinery and report any unsafe machinery to Supervisor
• Load and unload trucks in a safe manner indoors and outdoors using material handling equipment as necessary
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to react to a fast paced changing environment
• Other responsibilities as required, as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience or valid license an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• A team player exhibiting a willingness to take on new challenges.
• Counting accuracy is essential.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in groups or on own.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in constantly changing environment.
• Physically fit and capable of performing all normal warehouse activities.
• Shift work as required in season.
• Other duties as assigned

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Nov 26, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

As a member of the MacDon Information Technology (IT) Team, the Business Intelligence (BI) Report Developer takes a lead position in the design, development, implementation and support of mission-critical enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) reports and dashboards. Working with cross-functional teams, the BI/Report Developer plays a key role in all phases of the report development process including requirements analysis, development, testing, change management, and support

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities that this position must focus on, must achieve and must excel at:

• Partner with stakeholders, process specialists and users to elicit and document business requirements.
• Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops and workflows.
• Translate requirements into effective logical and physical designs using dimensional modeling techniques.
• Design, develop, implement and support enterprise-reporting solutions and provide ad-hoc data analysis.
• Design, develop and maintain reports, dashboards and analytical tools.
• Conduct and/or support testing activities, as appropriate, throughout the lifecycle of the business intelligence systems.
• Support end users in application usage and administration through consultation, training and documentation as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field (i.e. business, information technology, data science, etc.); or a relevant certification (CBIP, CBAP, etc.); or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• Prior experience in building and deploying enterprise business intelligence reports or dashboards is an asset.
• Prior experience working with the IBM Cognos; or Microsoft PowerBI reporting tools is an asset.
• Prior experience in performing basic data queries using SQL is an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledgeable in enterprise business intelligence and data mining.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing business requirements.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems that may arise.
• Must be a strong team member and have the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional image with ability to form good partner relationships across functions.
• Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.
• Strategic, intellectually curious thinker with focus on outcomes.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Nov 19, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE

A Warehouseman at MacDon Industries is responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient work environment, receiving materials and unloading/loading trucks, moving parts that are in the warehouse to its proper location, picking and counting parts on the DSI guns, and delivering parts to the appropriate areas. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support kits/gateway and inventory management
• Working in conjunction with supervision to compile and maintain inventory and status information to expedite the movement of parts, equipment and materials according to priorities and scheduled timelines
• Place inventory items into designated locations and verify the parts list matches required parts list
• Review and record information in system accurately to update part routings, keep track of inventory (computer input 50% of position)
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to get the task done on time and correctly
• Will be required to drive forklift to accommodate department priorities
• Drive company vehicle to pick up parts from the Parts Warehouse
• Ability to read prints and define discrepancies
• Ability to work safely and inform Supervision of anything unusual or unsafe
• Minimize debris and ensure garbage and loose materials are not in traffic area
• Maintain a clean work area using 5S methodology
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to comprehend and deliver verbal communication as well as the ability to read and understand written documentation
• Excellent planning and organizing skills with the ability to follow instructions and directions effectively
• Good Aptitude to work from prints, sketches, work orders and verbal instructions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using computer systems including JDE, Cognos, DSI and Kronos will be an asset
• Forklift License required
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Must be able to work rotating shifts

Working Conditions may include;

• Extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
• High noise levels
• Fumes, vapors, gases

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Nov 12, 2021

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PURPOSE and SCOPE

A Forklift Operator at MacDon Industries is responsible for operating a forklift in a safe, efficient manner to transport product in and out of work areas. They are also responsible for keeping work areas stocked with necessary equipment such as bins or cages and assist with set ups that require forklift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operating a forklift in a safe, efficient manner to transport product in and out of work areas

Assist with set ups that require forklift.

Generally works closely with all shop personnel to remove full and empty bins, cages, and skids.

To work safely and point out anything that may be unusual or unsafe to supervision.

Proficient in DSI gun, which locates parts and jigs and machines in yard for loads.

Maintain a clean work area and inform area supervision of any unsafe conditions.

Fill out daily forklift maintenance checklists.

Other duties as assigned.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Secondary school (high school diploma or equivalent).

Experience working in a manufacturing setting an asset.

Previous experience in the operation of a gas-powered forklift, preferably in the steel industry.

Organizational and time management skills.

Clear communication (understanding written and verbal cues).

Successful completion of all MacDon pre-screening assessments.

Completion of MacDon’s Forklift Operator training course. Valid MacDon Forklift Operator license.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Know and understand the WHMIS labeling system.

Demonstrated ability to perform the following physical requirements:

Physically able to lift up to 47 pounds. Refer to the MacDon Safety Manual.

Physically able to twist and bend frequently.

Physically able to walk, stand or sit for 8 hours.

Maintain a good attendance record and comply with company rules and regulations.

Able to do shift work (rotating shifts).

WORKING CONDITIONS (may have exposure to)

Extreme temperatures (heat/cold).

High noise levels.

Fumes, vapors, and gases.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Nov 02, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

As a member of the MacDon Information Technology (IT) Team, the Business Analyst takes a lead position in implementing new technology solutions that streamline MacDon business processes, provide visibility to business performance, and support new business growth opportunities. The Business Analyst plays a key role in all phases of the solution development lifecycle including enterprise analysis, requirements analysis, solution development, testing, change management, and support.

This position in ideal for anyone who likes solving problems, can work independently, and has an interest in established and emerging enterprise technologies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with business stakeholders, including senior leadership, to identify new opportunities to apply technology to automate business processes and/or support new business growth opportunities.
• Elicit, document, and validate requirements for new business systems & information technology solutions.  Work with technical resources to define appropriate technology to meet business needs.
• Develop business cases for adoption of new technology solutions and present recommendations to business decision makers.
• Define test cases and assist technical resources in solution validation. Coordinate pre-release testing with stakeholder user acceptance groups.
• Work with stakeholders to define & implement change management strategies for new business solutions including communication & training plans.
• Triage & resolve reported issues with existing IT systems through root-cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Stay up-to-date on new trends and developments in emerging manufacturing & enterprise technologies.
• Perform project management duties on small to moderate sized projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field (i.e. business, information technology, etc.); and/or relevant certification(s) from a relevant recognized institution (i.e. IIBA, PMI, ISACA, etc.). Or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• Proven experience in being able to solve complex business problems through application of enterprise systems and technology.
• Exceptionally strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in performing data analysis, using various tools, to inform conclusions and support decision making.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Asset Qualifications:

• Prior experience in implementing or supporting ERP or CRM systems.
• Prior experience in implementing or supporting a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Prior experience in implementing or supporting emerging technologies (i.e. AI, machine learning, etc.)
• Prior experience integrating operational technology (OT) with information technology (IT) systems.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of or experience working with traditional or Agile project management methodologies.

Location: USA

Date posted: Sep 22, 2021

PURPOSE & SCOPE

The Test Technician role is a vital part of an international team of innovators that collaborate to solve critical problems related to the agricultural industry through the development of machinery. These individuals are provided a unique experience in which their problem solving abilities are tested while they develop their hands-on experience working with prototype machinery. The Test Technician will use their unique perspectives to be an integral part of the research and development of agricultural prototypes through field and lab tests over an 8-12 month term.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a variety levels of leadership in the Test Department to manage the day to day for field testing activities of prototype machines.
• Liaise with leadership in performing and completing the verification and validation requirements of their prototype machines.
• Use project management software to efficiently compile information and prepare reports which are used in the decisions of the engineering design process.
• Work with the members of the Engineering Shop and Test Department as needed in preparing machines and equipment/tools for testing.
• Coordinate with Design Engineers on the performance of various systems and processes.
• Observe test machines in the field and lab, gather electronic data using data acquisition, make valued judgments and discuss observations with customers and team members.
• Design and fabricate testing jigs and apparatuses to collect and replicate field testing conditions.
• Analyze and present data through the completion of detailed engineer test reports in conjunction with the Test Leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in (or graduated from) University Engineering or College Engineering Technology program.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Strong Mechanical abilities - experience with machinery repairs is an asset.
• Possess a strong passion for agriculture and equipment.
• Ability to adapt and willing to learn in various situations.
• Highly motivated individuals with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written.
• Intuitive, self-motivated and hard working with lots of patience.
• Proficient in Windows and Office Software.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Good planning and administration abilities.
• Ability to work in both team situations and independently.
• Extensive experience working with data acquisition systems, sensors and strain gauges is preferred.
• Available to travel over extended periods of time.
• Must hold and maintain valid driver's license and be able to travel in Canada, USA, Europe, and Australia. Approx. 100% of the time will be spend in the USA.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Sep 22, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

As a Harvest Support Representative for MacDon Industries, you will be provided an opportunity where you can travel the United States while expanding on your hands-on experience, during the custom wheat harvest to provide technical support to Custom Harvesters. This role will develop your customer service and communication skills as you work in a professional environment alongside others within the company to working with dealers or representatives externally. This position is a 8 month term starting on May 9 2022.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acknowledge customer concerns and use diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair abilities to help resolve issues.
• Work with the Product Support department to address and mitigate technical issues occurring in the field.
• Compile information and prepare reports of daily field activity to help the Product Support department with the quality of machine performance.
• Ensure that the service equipment is performing up to standards for optimum field use and conducting maintenance on the equipment when required.
• Maintain the quality of valuable tools, equipment and vehicles that are used during the custom wheat harvest.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University or College degree, or internship, related to agriculture or engineering.
• Familiar in the operation of farm machinery is an asset. .

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of agricultural equipment and harvesting practices.
• Strong Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to adapter and willing to learn in various situation.
• Good communication skills; oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office Software.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills. Good planning and administration abilities.
• Ability to work in a team or independently as required.
• Available to travel over extended periods of time (90% of the time). Able to travel through Canada and United States. Valid passport required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to cross Canadian US border

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Sep 22, 2021

PURPOSE & SCOPE

The Test Technician role is a vital part of an international team of innovators that collaborate to solve critical problems related to the agricultural industry through the development of machinery. These individuals are provided a unique experience in which their problem solving abilities are tested while they develop their hands-on experience working with prototype machinery. The Test Technician will use their unique perspectives to be an integral part of the research and development of agricultural prototypes through field and lab tests over an 8-12 month term. Term start date options: January 2022 and May 2022.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a variety levels of leadership in the Test Department to manage the day to day for field testing activities of prototype machines.
• Liaise with leadership in performing and completing the verification and validation requirements of their prototype machines.
• Use project management software to efficiently compile information and prepare reports which are used in the decisions of the engineering design process.
• Work with the members of the Engineering Shop and Test Department as needed in preparing machines and equipment/tools for testing.
• Coordinate with Design Engineers on the performance of various systems and processes.
• Observe test machines in the field and lab, gather electronic data using data acquisition, make valued judgments and discuss observations with customers and team members.
• Design and fabricate testing jigs and apparatuses to collect and replicate field testing conditions.
• Analyze and present data through the completion of detailed engineer test reports in conjunction with the Test Leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in (or graduated from) University Engineering or College Engineering Technology program.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Strong Mechanical abilities - experience with machinery repairs is an asset.
• Possess a strong passion for agriculture and equipment.
• Ability to adapt and willing to learn in various situations.
• Highly motivated individuals with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written.
• Intuitive, self-motivated and hard working with lots of patience.
• Proficient in Windows and Office Software.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Good planning and administration abilities.
• Ability to work in both team situations and independently.
• Extensive experience working with data acquisition systems, sensors and strain gauges is preferred.
• Available to travel over extended periods of time. (This position does involve potential travel outside of Canada; this is not a mandatory part of the role and students will be asked about their ability/comfort traveling throughout the recruitment process.)
• Must hold and maintain valid driver's license.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Date posted: Aug 17, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE

Oversee the general accounting function, primarily concerning the accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts and the resultant financial statements. Responsible for the direct supervision of the general accounting staff

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities for this position:

• Support, foster, promote and demonstrate Linamar's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors
• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility's geographic location and Linamar Global Operating System Plays and the Linamar Accounting Manual Policies.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
• Supervise the general accounting staff.
• Coordinate (or carry out) the monthly general ledger and financial closing process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling assigned accounts, and analyzing Financial Statements. Review work performed by other accounting staff. Should be done timely and following a monthly closing checklist.
• Provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information to management for planning and to foster continuous improvement, including insightful value-added analytics.
• Support and maintain department lean initiatives. Maintain department 5S requirements.
• Maintain and make recommendations for an adequate information system to measure financial and operational results. This includes continuous improvements to the ERP system for MacDon Europe
• Work closely with management in directing and controlling resources.
• Maintain and make recommendations regarding a system of internal controls. Manage preparations for Internal Audits.
• Co-ordinate and participate in the preparation of the Five-Year Annual Business Plan and monthly Live Compass updates.
• Ensure that statutory financial obligations including audit, tax and other Government filings (i.e., VAT returns) are completed on a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that employee evaluations are conducted on or before the due date.
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Group Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• A Minimum of three experience in related field.
• University degree in business administration, accounting, economics, or related field with a CPA (or equivalent) designation is required. Masters is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of IFRS & German GAAP (HBG) and European tax legislation.
• Excellent skills in both German and English, other EU languages a bonus.
• Experience in all areas of accounting. Preparing financial summaries and interpret financial health of the organization and report to senior management.
• Developing appropriate budgets and evaluating financial records.
• Ability to make sound financial decisions and change accounting procedures as needed. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interacting with co-workers and accountants and act as a liaison between different departments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs (especially Excel). Experience with large ERP systems is required, (particularly JD Edwards is a plus).
• Ability to identify training needs and train workers in job duties and company policies.
• Have good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work

Location: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Participate as part of a team in the development and continuous improvement of innovative, class leading agricultural product designs for the Ag/Heavy Duty Off-Road machinery market. Team compositions vary and change from time to time, but will involve multiple engineers and technologists, team leaders, prototype shop and test personnel, supply/marketing/product support/publications/manufacturing and other specialists. Position will be based in Sun Prairie, WI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participation as a team member in all team project activities as identified, including but not limited to: 

App development for Android/IOS devices using Xamarin, MAUI, Swift environments. 

• Development of User Interfaces on various mediums such as ISOBus UT’s and third party CAN based platforms.
• Manage, document, and develop code for multiple projects using Doxygen, Github, Source Tree, Bit Bucket etc.
• Review and provide software documentation improvements or maintenance for complex systems. 
• Assist in development and implementation of validation plans (unit testing, HIL, SIL, DVT). 
• Review and take appropriate action to all daily test reports. 
• Support development of risk assessments (DFMEA). 
• Create and support shop and test work orders, assisting in fabrication and assembly as necessary. 
• Support current product engineering improve product and service related publications. 
• Continuous learning of MacDon and competitive products. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited Engineering or Technology program. 
• Working knowledge of at least the following software based protocols: CAN (J1939), ISOBus UT, Wi-Fi 802.11 
• Experience in QT and Crank development environments. 
• MS Office products, in particular a good working knowledge of Excel. 
• Experience in ag/heavy duty off-road machine design, or a strong background in mechanical/hydraulic/electrical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years previous experience in related work. 
• Experience in C, C++, C# programming languages. 
• Working knowledge of vehicle architecture to successfully develop multiple features into a system package.
• Experience in project planning and vendor selection. 
• Exposure to model based software design using the MATLAB/Simulink tools. 
• Farm background is highly desirable. Including extensive experience operating and maintaining farm equipment; particularly harvesting equipment used in the markets MacDon competes in globally. 
• Exposure to Parker IQAN environment or other graphic based programming languages

Location: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA

Date posted: Sep 21, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Participate as part of a team in the development and continuous improvement of innovative, class leading agricultural product designs for the Ag/Heavy Duty Off-Road machinery market. Team compositions vary and change from time to time, but will involve multiple engineers and technologists, team leaders, prototype shop and test personnel, supply/marketing/product support/publications/manufacturing and other specialists. Position will be based in Sun Prairie, WI.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participation as a team member in all team project activities as identified, including but not limited to: 
• Manage, document, and develop code for multiple projects using Doxygen, Github, Source Tree, Bit Bucket etc.
• Design of software components, subsystems, and systems to meet set objectives of performance, cost, and durability.
• Review and provide software documentation improvements or maintenance for complex systems. 
• Assist in development and implementation of validation plans (unit testing, HIL, SIL, DVT). 
• Review and take appropriate action to all daily test reports. 
• Support development of risk assessments (DFMEA). 
• Create and support shop and test work orders, assisting in fabrication and assembly as necessary. 
• Support current product engineering improve product and service related publications. 
• Continuous learning of MacDon and competitive products. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited Engineering or Technology program. 
• Experience in C, C++, C# programming languages required. 
• MS Office products, in particular a good working knowledge of Excel. 
• Experience in ag/heavy duty off-road machine design, or a strong background in mechanical/hydraulic/electrical systems.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 3-5 years previous experience in related work. 
• Working knowledge of at least the following software based standards: J1939, MISRA-C, ISO25119 (ISO26262) 
• Working knowledge of vehicle architecture to successfully develop multiple features into a system package.
• Experience in project planning and vendor selection. 
• Exposure to model based software design using the MATLAB/Simulink tools. 
• Farm background is highly desirable. Including extensive experience operating and maintaining farm equipment; particularly harvesting equipment used in the markets MacDon competes in globally. 
• Exposure to Parker IQAN environment or other graphic based programming languages.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Sep 18, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

Reporting to the Credit Manager, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check and process settlements/payments received from Customers for equipment through an ERP system.
• Communicate errors on settlements to customers and resolve settlement issues.
• Process payment of commissions and discounts to the Distributor and Finance Company.
• Monitor accounts for past-due items and make collection calls under the direction of the Credit Manager.
• Record and reconcile sales and inventory reports.
• Review information on yearly customer incentives, prepare notifications, and associated documents for yearly customer incentive programs.
• Maintain customer relations, both internally and externally.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of relevant experience in accounts receivable and or accounts payable.
• Post-secondary education in accounting is an asset.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and good computer skills, particularly in Excel.
• Experience with JD Edwards and other ERP systems would be an asset.

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Date posted: Jul 05, 2021

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to comprehend and deliver verbal communication as well as the ability to read and understand written documentation
• Strong awareness of all safety requirements with a strong understanding of WHMIS
• Excellent planning and organizing skills with the ability to follow instructions and directions effectively
• Good Aptitude to work from prints, sketches, work orders and verbal instructions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is an asset. Experience using computer systems including Cognos, DSI and Kronos is an asset
• Forklift License an asset
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools, protractors, rulers and Vernier caliper
• Working Conditions may include;
  • Extreme temperatures (hot/cold)
  • High noise levels
  • Fumes, vapors, gases

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working in conjunction with supervision to compile and maintain inventory and status information to expedite the movement of parts, equipment and materials according to priorities and scheduled timelines
• Read schedule and inventory reports to determine requirements, availability of stock, and sort by order priority using the due date
• Place inventory items into designated locations and verify the parts list matches required parts list
• Work with the Production Control department to ensure parts are available according to production schedule
• Review and record information accurately to ensure inventory records are correct
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to get the task done on time and correctly
• Repair or rework finished assemblies to ensure the highest quality product
• May be required to drive forklift from time to time to accommodate department priorities
• Ability to work safely and inform Supervision of anything unusual or unsafe
• Minimize debris and ensure garbage and loose materials are not in traffic area
• Maintain a clean work area using 5S methodology
• Other duties as assigned

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Date posted: Jan 22, 2021

PURPOSE and SCOPE

A General Worker at MacDon Industries will perform a variety of duties within manufacturing, including performing simple assemblies, cleaning and removing spatter from parts, and other duties as assigned.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform a variety of duties within manufacturing, including performing simple assemblies, cleaning and removing spatter from parts, and other duties as assigned.
• Work safely, maintain a clean work area and point out anything that may be unusual or unsafe to supervision.
• Bundle, band, or crate parts.
• Perform general duties in various departments.
• Fill out production tags and count sheets in an accurate manner.
• Work as part of a team to meet daily requirements of the department and strive for continuous improvement.
• Operate air tools (impact guns, etc.).
• Basic tool knowledge (wrench, hammer, etc.).
• Perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job or as assigned by supervision.
• Know and understand the WHMIS labeling system.
• Other duties as assigned. 

 
QUALIFICATIONS 

• Secondary school (high school diploma or equivalent).
• Successful completion of all MacDon pre-screening assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the following physical requirements:
• Physically able to lift up to 47 pounds. Refer to the MacDon Safety Manual.
• Physically able to twist and bend frequently.
• Physically able to walk and/or stand for eight hours.
• Maintain a good attendance record and comply with company rules and regulations.
• Perform repetitive tasks following a prescribed routine.
• Work cooperatively with others to ensure optimum efficiency of operations.
• Knowledge and familiarity with basic hand-held and air tools. Mechanical aptitude.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Clear communication (understanding written and verbal cues)
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Able to do shift work (rotating shifts). 

 
WORKING CONDITIONS (may have exposure to):

• Extreme temperatures (heat/cold).
• High noise levels.
• Fumes, vapors, and gases

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Date posted: Nov 18, 2020

PURPOSE and SCOPE:

A Welder at MacDon Industries welds formed, raw material into complete welds, or sub-welds for production by taking multiple parts and assembling them into the welding jig, and then MIG welds these parts together.

Responsibilities:

• Welds formed, raw material into complete welds, or sub-welds for production by taking multiple parts and assembling them into the welding jig, and then MIG welds these parts together.
• Make adjustment of voltage and amperage that may be necessary.
• Work from specifications, drawings, prints and welding symbols, shop work orders, and/or verbal instructions.
• Use prints to obtain weld sizes, amount of weld, and placement if specified or required.
• Use of anti-splatter spray as required and smoke extractor equipment on all welding applications.
• Position and clamp parts in fixtures.
• Operate Overhead Bridge Cranes/Jib Crane.
• Chip, clean, grind, and sand welds.
• Operate plasma cutting torch.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of all MacDon pre-screening assessments including the MacDon Welding Test.
• Secondary school (high school diploma or equivalent).
• Welding Certificate is an asset.
• Must be experienced and have full knowledge of operation of oxygen and acetylene cutting equipment, as well as the safety knowledge required.
• Experience with MIG Welding. 2-3 years welding experience required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Clear communication (understanding written and verbal cues)
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the following physical Requirements:
  • Physically able to lift up to 47 pounds. Refer to the MacDon Safety Manual.
  • Physically able to twist and bend frequently.
  • Physically able to walk and/or stand for eight hours.
• Maintain a good attendance record and comply with company rules and regulations.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner.
• Perform repetitive tasks following a prescribed routine.
• Know and understand the WHMIS labeling system.
• Able to do shift work (rotating shifts).

Working Conditions (may have exposure to):

• Extreme temperatures (heat/cold).
• High noise levels.
• Fumes, vapors, and gases.