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Electrical Estimator

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Wage:  $52,000 – $85,000

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries.  Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.

Valid designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support. Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The Electrical Estimator uses their skills to accurately and efficiently prepare solutions, cost estimates and quotations by analyzing customer proposals and requirements, while building and maintaining important relationships with all of our stakeholders.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Company pension plan that recognizes and rewards length of service.
• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization.
• Commitment to ensuring a healthy work environment including balancing work and life.
• Supported training and development.
• Salmon Arm is a centrally-located affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Discuss project requirements with customers.
• Interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Identify labour, material and shipping requirements to provide solutions, cost estimates and quotations.
• Liaise with technical support team to provide cost effective solutions to customers.
• Utilize sales history to generate and manipulate estimating spreadsheets and determine appropriate margin targets.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving ability with good interpersonal skills that can take on an assignment and see it through to its successful completion, independently, or as part of a team.
• A customer service focused attitude with the ability to remain calm and tactful in stressful situations.
• Must be organized and have good time management skills.
• Electrical and/or mechanical interest or aptitude is an asset.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Ability to provide a consistent high level of service to internal requestors and external customers
• Great attention to detail
• Creatively identify cost effective solutions to complex electrical requirements.
• Identify components and assemblies and read and understand assembly drawings for a wide variety of products.
• Manage multiple requests at any given time.

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in a related field
• A certificate or diploma in a related field is considered an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel experience is considered an asset
• Ability to understand an ERP system
• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to balance competing priorities

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Flexible hours
• Occasional travel required

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to carreers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and explaining your interest in this role.  Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence.

We thank all applicants in advance but only those individuals who we feel best fit this role will be contacted. To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com.

Journeyman Electrician

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Electrical

Wage:  $58,000 – $81,000

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing, engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries.  Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.

We believe that exceptional products with great customer service start with employees who are valued and appreciated, and that business thrives when our talented team works cooperatively to solve problems, exchange ideas and find new ways of doing things.

The Journeyman Electrician works under supervision and direction of the Electrical Production Supervisor and is responsible for a variety of electrical assembly duties as related to the manufacturing of Valid Products.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary, benefits and pension plan.
• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization.
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance
• Commitment to ensuring a healthy work environment including balancing work and life.
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

Responsibilities:

• Wiring and assembly of power distribution kiosks, equipment and enclosures.
• Inspects, monitors and verifies work performed to assure compliance and completion within appropriate standards and regulations.
• Follow electrical distribution layouts and recommend changes as necessary.
• Keep accurate and legible time records in the time collection system.
• As required, provides guidance to assistant electrical assemblers.
• Maintains workspace, tools and equipment in safe, clean and neat condition.

Skills & Abilities:

• Willingness to contribute and participate as part of the team, shows initiative.
• Strong organizational ability, good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings required for the electrical assembly of a wide variety of electrical related products.
• Must be able to use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects skillfully.
• Uses critical thinking skills to analyze problems systematically, organize information, find root causes and generate options or solutions.
• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times.

Requirements:

• A valid Journeyman Electrician Certificate is preferred, however 3^rd or 4^th year apprentices with relevant work experience will be considered.
• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment an asset.
• Must be physically fit with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Required to work shift work and should be available to work overtime if requested.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to careers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and telling us why you think you are a good fit with us here at Valid.  Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence. (Please note that we are not accepting out of country applicants at this time.)

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com.

Shipper

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Wage:  $22.00 – $30.00 per hour

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries.  Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.

We believe that exceptional products with great customer service start with employees who are valued and appreciated, and that business thrives when our talented team works cooperatively to solve problems, exchange ideas and find new ways of doing things.

The Shipper will work under supervision and direction of the shipping lead hand. This individual is accountable for the care and handling of all outbound shipments  The Shipper provides assistance and support to manufacturing programs and procedures.

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Company pension plan that recognizes and rewards length of service
• Commitment to ensuring a healthy work environment including balancing work and life
• Supported training and development
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages

Responsibilities:

• Pick and package outgoing shipments
• Build pallets or crates as required
• Involved in the monitoring and handling of shop supplies and floor stock
• Communicate any ideas, suggestions or concerns that will improve the material handling at Valid Manufacturing Ltd.
• Uses handcart, hoist or forklift to assist with material handling

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to follow direction and coaching
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Self-motivated, uses initiative, detail oriented
• Proven organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid BC driver’s license
• Ability to use power tools – table saw, chop saw, power saw, nail gun, skill saw etc.
• Ability to build pallets and/or crates
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly
• Must be able to use ladders
• Must be able to stoop, kneel and crouch at times to perform assigned tasks
• Must be able to stand for long periods

Working Conditions:

• May occasionally work outdoors
• Fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work individually as well as part of a team
• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times
• May be required to work shift work and should be available to work overtime if requested

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to carreers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and explaining your interest in this role.  Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence.

By applying for this position, you are confirming that you are legally entitled to work in Canada.  We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about us, please go to www.validmfg.com.