mechanical assembler

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assemble mechanical parts into subassemblies
• Assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to form subassemblies or finished products
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly
• Connect cables, tubes and wires
• Fasten parts together using fastening and joining equipment
• Operate or tend automated assembling equipment
• Operate small cranes to transport or position larger parts
• Inspect finished products for proper functioning
• Check mechanical assemblies and subassemblies for alignment and proper functioning
• Make minor adjustments and repairs

Experience and specialization

Inspection or testing specialization

• Finished products
• Mechanical assemblies and subassemblies

Area of specialization

• Testing
• Assembly
• Inspection

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance