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**Job Summary:** Come join our team and be part of North America''s most innovative snow and ice control equipment supplier. Here at Viking-Cives we pride ourselves on providing only the highest quality and most innovative products to the Municipal, Provincial/State, and private contractor markets. Building truck equipment since 1960, we have experience producing a full line of snowplows, combination dump bodies, conventional dump bodies, material spreaders, de-icing material application equipment, as well as our industry disrupting Tow Plow. Viking-Cives is also a leading distributor of various hydraulic systems, dump bodies, and an assortment of related truck equipment. We represent many of the leading truck equipment manufacturers throughout North America and have the knowledge and experience to install even the most complicated snow and ice truck equipment packages. In Canada, our products are built and installed through our main plant in Mount Forest, Ontario, and through our factory stores in Calgary and Edmonton. In this role, the successful person will provide direction to department personnel, monitor quality of work, and ensure employees receive the proper training. The Lead Hand will assist with daily department operations including process and procedure improvement activities, as well as enforce health and safety policies. **Job Duties: (Personal tools required; notify us if this is an obstacle)** Coordinate daily production floor activities and delegate assignments to production personnel Maintain and complete all required company documentation needed by departments in the time frame expected Ensure and review employee documentation that is required to be completed by the company in the time frame expected Ensure all inspections of equipment, tools and PPE are completed daily as per company policies Time manage employees based on job requirements and maintain time schedules needed to complete tasks Supervise tasks for direct reports and ensure that deadlines are respected Ensure compliance with the production plan, product quality standards, company''s policies and regulations as well as health and safety practices Monitor and enforce safety policies Communicate clear expectations to production personnel, keep them informed of matters pertaining to their job, and assist with the development of personnel growth opportunities Help identify the requirements of material/workflow through the facility Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times by educating and directing personnel Monitor and enforce work start, break, and stop times of the production floor personnel Coordinate cleanups where necessary Ensure all stations are producing product to the company''s quality standards Attend and participate in meetings when required Read and interpret drawings Uphold all ISO and OSHA/CCOHS standards applicable to the responsibilities above Address conflicts of interest, work with Shop Supervisor and Branch Manager to provide solutions Lead the production floor personnel and maintain a positive work atmosphere Act as an employer representative and answer employee questions Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment **Skills/Qualifications:** Detail oriented with good organizational skills **Mathematical skills** Knowledge in fluid power and hydraulic systems Knowledge in mechanical systems, mechanical aptitude Knowledge in 12V and 24V electrical/control systems, truck air systems Knowledge of welding applications in relation to raw materials such as: carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, etc. Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics Flexible, dedicated, motivated, challenge seeker, results driven Ability to work with others and independently Strong organizational, diagnostic, time management, supervisory skills (past experience preferred) The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Clean disciplinary record **Education/Experience:** Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic installation on commercial vehicle equipment and accessories Experience with Snow Removal Equipment Installation on light and heavy trucks preferred Computer experience with word documents, spreadsheets, ERP software and MRP software Courses or training in developing employees, systems, or business culture preferred Class 5 Drivers License *Viking Cives Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We would like to thank all applicants, however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Profit sharing Ability to commute/relocate: * Nisku, AB T9E 8G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: * mechanical: 3 years (required) * Electrical Wiring: 3 years (required) * Hydraulic: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: * Class 5 Licence (required) Work Location: In person