Salary
$23 - $27 / hour
Location
Nanaimo region, BC
Posted
Jun 21, 2026
Encouraged to apply
Youth
Role overview
Position Summary
Working in our new metal flashing fabrication shop in Nanaimo as well as on the sales desk, the Sheet Metal Fabricator supports the sale of metal flashing and cuts and bends to order. The shifts are Monday - Friday and the wage range is $23 - $27 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers
Maintain an emphasis on a safety culture, customer service, and efficiency as top priorities
Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Cut and bend metal flashings, utilizing shear and break
Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specifications
Maintain Metal Shop (assembling orders in a neat fashion, and maintaining a clean work space)
Carry out equipment inspections, servicing and minor maintenance.
Schedule all incoming orders and communicate lead times as required
Maintain inventory of materials
Provide superior customer service
Practice and promote workplace safety standards
All other duties as assigned by manager
Skills and Qualifications
Training and/or experience in sheet metal fabrication is an asset
Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Manual dexterity
Forklift experience is an asset
A positive can-do attitude is essential!
Effective interpersonal skills
Flexibility in working hours and willingness to work overtime when required
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
Pulling, pushing, bending and torso twisting movements with weight
Benefits
Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more.
If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.
We are an equal opportunity employer.