BID Group - Salmon Arm Division

06/22/2023

06/22/2023

We did it!!! Next goal 2250 days lti free!

02/10/2023

Good news! We've decided to centralize all social media communications regarding recruitment, career opportunities and the BID community via our new BID Careers-Carrières page, making it easier for you to follow us! https://www.facebook.com/BID.Career.Carrieres. The current Reception SalmonArm page will be shut down shortly in order to ensure the transition.
Also, don’t forget to follow our corporate page, BID Group, for more general communications about the company. https://www.facebook.com/TheBIDGroup
Thank you for helping us expand our network! We look forward to connecting with you on our main pages!

Be part of the change. Be part of Comact!
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08/05/2021

National Occupational Classification Code (NOC 2006):
7611 Construction Trades Helpers and Labourers
NOC 2006 Job Title:
Helper, Trades - Construction
BID Group Technologies is one of the largest integrated suppliers to the wood processing industry and the North American leader in the field. We provide leading solutions for our highly valued customers.
As a result, our company continues to grow and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our team!
Located at our Salmon Arm division, the General Labourer will be responsible for:
• Basic steel knowledge and warehouse experience is an asset.
• Unloading deliveries, verifying, labelling, and putting away all parts and materials
• Providing support to the shop staff
• Helping maintain the yard and racking
• Local pickups and deliveries
• General clean up.

The successful candidate will possess:
• Forklift experience
• The ability to safely lift 50lbs.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude.

Hourly rate will be determined by experience and proven work ethic.
If you have all the above job qualifications and are looking for a challenge, please apply to this position. After completion of your 90-day probationary period we offer a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits. We have an industry leading safety-first attitude, and a management team that encourages professional development. If you enjoy working at a fast pace, appreciate a dynamic working environment, and are professional in co-worker relationships, we want to hear from you! Every job application is treated confidentially. If interested please pm for email information to forward a resume.
COVID-19 considerations:
We practice safe distancing and where that is not possible masks are worn. We have sanitizer stations set up throughout the building. And have all common areas (light switches, doors, lunch areas, etc.) completely sanitized twice daily.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in BID Group Salmon Arm.

08/05/2021

National Occupational Classification Code (NOC 2006):
7265 Welders and Related Machine Operators
NOC 2006 Job Title:
Welder, Steel

The BID Group of Companies is a North American leader in the design, manufacture and support of World Class equipment, services and turnkey solutions for the solid wood processing industry. BID Group serves primarily the North American market and offers the most comprehensive range of products on the market, producing everything from mechanical equipment and PLCs to optimization systems equipped with digital machine vision technology. The company integrates its products & technology to deliver fully automated production lines. BID Group has over 1200 employees working in our many divisions located around North America. Fitting, fabricating, & welding of custom equipment.
This position is for afternoon shift - Monday through Thursday 10-hour days, 3 pm to 1:30 am.
• Preference given to those with work experience in the manufacture of sawmill lumber handling equipment.
• Welding level "C" is minimum requirement
• Previous experience working for a custom shop that is fast paced
• Previous experience cutting and welding structural steel
• Ability to use verniers and calipers to ensure tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings
• Superior attention to detail.
• Enjoy working with a creative and dynamic team.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and provide solutions using sound judgment and decision making skills.
• Are professional with clients, vendors and coworkers.
We provide competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package based on proven work ethic and prior experience.
If interested in applying please pm for an email address to send resume.

12/22/2020

Apprentice Machinist
1. Mission
The BID Group of Companies is a North American leader in the design, manufacture and support of World Class equipment, services and turnkey solutions for the solid wood processing industry. BID Group serves primarily the North American market, and offers the most comprehensive range of products on the market, producing everything from mechanical equipment and PLC’s to optimization systems equipped with digital machine vision technology. The company integrates its products & technology to deliver fully automated production lines. BID Group has over 1200 employees working in our many divisions located around North America.
2. Required qualifications
› Minimum Level 1 Apprentice Machinist
› 0 years’ experience

3. Assets
› Strong work ethic
› Mechanical aptitude
› Willing to work in a team environment
› Good math skills
› Willing to work flexible hours as required
› Level 1 first aid
› Actively pursuing a career as a machinist
› Safety conscientious

4. Main responsibilities
› Manufacture and repair of mechanical equipment by use of manual lathes, milling machine, radial arm drill, pedestal grinder and small had tools

10/23/2020

The BID Group of Companies is a North American leader in the design, manufacture and support of World Class equipment, services and turnkey solutions for the solid wood processing industry. BID Group serves primarily the North American market, and offers the most comprehensive range of products on the market, producing everything from mechanical equipment and PLCs to optimization systems equipped with digital machine vision technology. The company integrates its products & technology to deliver fully automated production lines. BID Group has over 1200 employees working in our many divisions located around North America. Fitting, fabricating, & welding of custom equipment. The successful candidate will:
• Adherence to company safety standards
• Creation of models, jigs, and assemblies.
• Deliver quality work on project specific designs meeting the needs of our clients.
• Potential of travel to clients site to assist in the installation and commissioning of the equipment.
• Communicating with vendors and customers.

10/23/2020

Busy sawmill equipment manufacturing plant is looking for the right motivated, dependable and career minded general labourer to join our team. Basic steel knowledge and warehouse experience is an asset. Duties include unloading deliveries, verifying, labelling and putting away all parts and materials, providing support to the shop staff, helping maintain the yard and racking, local pickups and deliveries and general clean up. The sucessful candidate will possess forklift experience, the ability to safely lift 50lbs., organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as mechanical aptitude. Hourly rate will be determined by past experience and proven work ethic.

To apply please email [email protected] with resume

09/30/2020

Metal Large Horizontal Band Saw Operator:
BID Group Technologies is one of the largest integrated suppliers to the wood processing industry and the North American leader in the field. We provide leading solutions for our highly valued customers.
As a result, our company continues to grow and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our team! Our company offers competitive wages as well as a benefit package for full time workers.
Located at our Salmon Arm division, the Metal Large Horizontal Band Saw Operator will be responsible for having a strong understanding of metal.
Responsibilities:
1) Sets up operates metal-sawing machines, like hacksaw, bandsaw, circular saw, friction saw, and rubber-disk saw to cut metal stock to dimensions.
2) Reads job order for specifications, like material, type and size of stock and dimensions to be cut.
3) Obtains transfers stock to machine, manually or with hoist.
4) Installs saw blade and sets blade tension cutting speed for specified operation.
5) Sets saw blade angle to obtain desired angle cuts, using wrench.
6) Sets stops and guides to control dimension of cut, using steel rule wrenches.
7) Positions secures stock against stops or in feeding device.
8) Turns valve to start flow of coolant against cutting area.
9) Starts machine observes operation.
10) Measures work for conformance to specifications, using rule.
11) Marks identifying data on workpiece.
12) Replaces defective cutting blade or wheel, using handtools.
13) May be required to have experience with custom or production work or with particular material, product, size of workpiece, or type or trade name of machine be designated accordingly
If you have all the job qualifications and are looking for a challenge, please apply to this position. We offer a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits an industry leading safety-first attitude, and a management team that encourages professional development. If you enjoy working at a fast pace, appreciate a dynamic working environment, and are professional in co-worker relationships, we want to hear from you! Every job application is treated confidentially. Forward your resume to [email protected] and reference the posting name “Metal Large Horizonal Band Saw Operator”

COVID-19 considerations:
We practice safe distancing and where that is not possible masks are worn. We have sanitizer stations set up throughout the building. And have all common areas (light switches, doors, lunch areas, etc.) completely sanitized twice daily.
Only selected candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.