WHO WE ARE…

We are MAKRs – Our common goal, our passion, is to create global communities connected through play and social experiences. We believe the world needs more places where coming together, connecting, and having fun are inevitable.
The MAKR Group is comprised of three working brands dedicated to making the world more livable, playful and socially just—Waterplay, a cheeky global splash pad provider, Parkworks, a Western Canadian Park space supplier, and Wekid Mfg., Canada’s most playfully professional steel manufacturing team.
With 10’s of thousands of play and park space installations throughout the world, the MAKR Group have helped provide millions of people, from all walks of life, of all ages, and with diverse abilities, with access to amazing, inviting, playable, enjoyable, “go-backable” recreation places. What makes us jump out of bed every morning is knowing we’re integral to creating these meaningful places, and we need people like you to help us build them.

WHO YOU ARE…

You’re a mechanically minded problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a knack for staying organized. Time management is your superpower, and you’re always focused on driving results. You don’t just welcome challenges—you dive into them headfirst. When it comes to teamwork, you thrive in collaborative environments where ideas flow and success is shared.
You inject fun into all aspects of your work and invite others to do the same. We’re a different kind of company and we’re looking for a different kind of individual to join our team!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with materials and fabrication processes
• Experience with power and hand tools
• Experience personal protective equipment
• Forklift experience an asset

WHAT YOU’LL DO…

As the Production Material Handler and Paint Support, you will be responsible for performing various roles including Polishing, Paint Prep, Wrapping, and Material Handling of Wekid products in a safe, efficient manner while maintaining the commitment to quality that our customer’s demand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings for grind symbols
• Tag all WIP materials for painters with proper color and project identification and ensure same for returned items.
• Run materials between trade resources as directed by the Production Coordinator.
• Report on status of components preparedness for shipment.
• Perform paint audits using on-line QA check Sheet.
• Prep, wrap, and hang components for paint following the department guidelines.
• Pressure wash all items after sandblasting to remove sand and debris.
• Prepare and wrap items for paint according to paint guidelines..
• Operate polishing equipment in a safe manner.
• Operate all cutting, grinding and drilling equipment in a safe manner
• Operate all testing tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment in a safe manner
• Operate Pressure Testing & Surfox equipment in a safe manner.
• Work with Quality Control, Engineering, Safety Committee and Management to continuously improve the product, manufacturing processes and working environment.
• Accurately track job time using the tablet or bar code system
• Propose and implement new processes to improve efficiency of material movement.
• Attend and participate in company wide and shop floor meetings