Machine Builder

**About us**:
The AVL Group of Companies was founded in 1998. Hamilton Metal Works® (H.M.W), the group's founding company, focused primarily on large custom fabrications and machining. In 2006, H.M.W. changed its name to AVL Manufacturing, adding full assembly, project management, and single-source supply chain services to its portfolio. AVL Manufacturing has now transformed into one of Canada's largest privately-owned engineering, manufacturing, and assembly facilities.

**Job Summary**

The Machine Builder's primary function is to build and assemble machinery, pipe fitting, and enclosures. Handle, move, load, and unload material, mostly heavy metal, by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, product specifications, and understand tolerances to determine assembly operations.
- Rig, hoist, move and align large (up to 40 tons) subassemblies and components to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts using established safety precautions.
- Fit and assemble simple and complex parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment according to drawings and product specifications.
- Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors, hydraulics, fans, generators, insulation, soundproofing systems, and building panels using hand and power tools.
- Thread and install piping and pipe spools using engineering assembly drawings.
- Install/bend mechanical tubing from engineering assembly drawings
- Inspect, test, examine and investigate parts, subassemblies, and finished products to ensure quality and detect irregularities and malfunctions.
- Perform on-site installation, servicing, and repair for commissioning or warranty work on customer finished products.
- Provide feedback on design improvements through communication with the Supervisor and assist in preparing Engineering Change Requests.
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.

**Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications**
- Apprenticeship in Industrial Mechanic Millwright preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in a heavy industrial equipment environment, preferably within the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, or Mining sectors.
- Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver's license.
- Must have own tools.

**Other Requirements**
- Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Understand how this position impacts the quality of products and services our customers provide.
- Produce quality work (on-spec., on time, on a budget).
- Participate pro-actively in the continuous improvement process.
- Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.
- Work well within a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Maintain a professional, clean and safe work area.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- manufacturing: 3 years (required)