Job Opportunities

Would you like to join a fast-paced environment that offers opportunity for advancement in a growing steel fabrication and welding industry? Join the Cobalt Industries Ltd. team in Portage la Prairie, there are frequent opportunities for motivated workers.

Job Opening for Project Manager

As a growing company with a flexible atmosphere, we are welcoming Project Manager to join our energetic team. If you are motivated, skilled at managing a large workload and can adapt in a fast-paced and changing business environment, this is a great opportunity for you to be part of a high performing and exciting local business.

Reporting to the President/CEO and Director of Finance, this permanent, full-time position offers a full benefits package and an employee incentive plan.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of projects from start to finish, including estimating and developing project scope
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned projects and verify all terms and obligations are maintained
• Review all contracts, specifications, drawings and correspondence to efficiently plan and execute project’s scope of work
• Plan and execute work procedures, monitor project schedules and conduct regular inspections to ensure work meets specifications and project is on track
• Notify project team of potential delays and, if issues arise, meet with customers and vendors to resolve problems to maximize production and minimize costs
• Enter and manage client data using Cobalt’s CRM software
• Prepare monthly cost reports for each project and report on invoicing activity

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years’ experience as a Project Manager; experience in steel and fabrication preferred
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication and installation process, requirements and procedures
• Proficient at reading engineering, architectural and other drawings and specifications
• Proven sales and estimating track record
• Post secondary education in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Computer literacy, including MS Office

Please submit your resume in confidence to apply@customizedrecruitment.ca. We thank all that apply, but only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted for interviews.

Job Opening for Estimator/Drafter

As a growing company with a flexible atmosphere, we are welcoming an Estimator/Drafter to join our energetic team. If you are a motivated, career-focused individual, with strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, this is a great opportunity for you to be part of a high performing and exciting local business.

Reporting directly to the CEO/President, this permanent, full-time position is Monday to Friday and offers a full benefits package and an employee incentive plan.

Duties:

• Review and analyze documents and proposals to prepare pricing, including interpreting architectural and structural drawings, written specifications and contract documents
• Assist with pre-qualification submissions, RFQ’s, RFP’s and RFI’s
• Coordinate with suppliers and sub-trades to compile full competitive estimates within timelines
• Complete estimates received through verbal or written communication with customers
• Ensure accuracy and maintain up-to-date estimating data systems
• Interpret and apply necessary Manitoba Building Code standards
• Create shop drawings for products and review project site prior to estimate
• Comply with Cobalt’s Workplace Heath and Safety policies at all times

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience as an Estimator in a steel and fabrication environment
• Strong knowledge of steel and fabrication estimating, installation, grades and coating types
• Proven sales/estimating track record with proficiency in estimating all types of bid documents
• Strong computer literacy and use of MS Office programs
• Post-secondary education in engineering or technical school

Please submit your resume in confidence to apply@customizedrecruitment.ca. We thank all that apply, but only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted for interviews.

Job Opening for Programmer/Drafter

As a growing company with a flexible atmosphere, we are welcoming a CNC Programmer/Drafter to join our energetic team. If you are a motivated, conscientious, career-focused individual, with experience in operating CNC equipment, this is a great opportunity for you to be part of a high performing and exciting local business.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this permanent, full-time position is Monday to Friday (no shift work required) with a full benefits package and an employee incentive plan. For more information, visit https://www.cobaltltd.ca

Duties:

• Perform quality take-off from construction drawings (where applicable)
• Interpret and apply Manitoba Building Code standards
• Create shop drawings for products and interpret field dimensions
• Review project site prior to price preparation (as required)
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of tender submissions
• Maintain and update estimating data systems
• Proactively anticipate, troubleshoot and mitigate bottlenecks and issues
• Maintain and operate CNC equipment, including set up to perform repetitive operations
• Identify opportunities to increase time/cut time usage for programming and nesting jobs

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience as a CNC Programmer/Drafter
• Experience in steel and fabrication estimating, installation requirements, steel grades and coating types; preference for large general contractors/ developers
• Well versed in blue print interpretations and details
• Strong knowledge of welding and fabrication materials
• Proficient in programming and nesting all CNC equipment; Solid Works and other CAD programming
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office

Please submit your resume in confidence to: apply@customizedrecruitment.ca. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Opening for Welder/Millwright/Mechanic

Cobalt Industries Ltd. is looking for dynamic individuals to join our expanding facility in Portage la Prairie, MB.

Terms: Monday to Friday from 8 am – 5 pm. NO SHIFT WORK. There will be out of town work required. Some out of town work will require employee to stay overnight with lodgings provided. Overtime may be required in the evenings and on weekends depending on company work load.

Preferred Experience: Experience in welding, fabrication, mechanics, machining, construction, and general labor. Valid certifications such as Journeyman status, Canadian Welding Bureau tickets, etc. are an asset. Valid driver license is required.

Physical Requirements: Attention to detail, bending, kneeling, crouching, standing, sitting, walking, lifting.

Skills & Attributes Required: Speak, read and write English, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to build credibility and strong partnerships at all levels, punctual, hard-working, problem solving skills, ability to work under minimal supervision, desire to continuously upgrade knowledge and skills in trade, leadership skills

Compensation: Based on experience, benefits after standard 3 month probationary period

Duties: Duties include welding and fabricating, grinding, cutting, breaking, shearing, lifting, job preparation, operating machining tools for fabricating parts, operating hoists and other lifting machinery such as forklifts, and other duties as required.

The successful applicant will be required to complete basic safety training prior to start date. Safety information and materials will be provided.

Send your qualifications, credentials, and a detailed work history to Amanda by email at amanda@cobaltltd.ca or by fax at 204-857-9998.

Only those candidates who qualify for the position will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.