Nuclear Component Assembler

We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-conscious Nuclear Component Assembler to support the precision assembly of **End Fitting Details** for **CANDU reactors**. This role involves working with highly specialized components under strict quality control and nuclear regulatory standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assemble End Fitting components (Liner Tube, BAR, Seal Insert etc.) according to engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications specific to CANDU reactor designs.
- Interpret technical documentation including bills of materials (BOM), CAD drawings, and assembly instructions.
- Conduct precise fitting, aligning, and bolting of parts, ensuring tight dimensional tolerances.
- Perform light machining or surface preparation (e.g., deburring, lapping) as needed prior to assembly.
- Operate hand tools, torque tools, hydraulic presses, and other equipment used in reactor-grade assembly work.
- Ensure components meet nuclear cleanliness and contamination control standards.
- Participate in pressure testing, NDT (non-destructive testing) support, and quality inspections.
- Document assembly processes and support traceability of nuclear-grade components.
- Work collaboratively with quality assurance, engineering, and health & safety teams.
- Maintain strict adherence to health and safety protocols.

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or equivalent; training in millwright an asset.
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, preferably in nuclear, aerospace, or high-spec manufacturing.
- Familiarity with nuclear-grade quality systems (e.g., CSA N299, ASME Section III) is an asset.
- Proficient in reading engineering and fabrication drawings.
- Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
- Able to take in-process measurement in order to maintain very precise design requirement

**Working Conditions**:

- Primarily shop-floor/production environment, with potential clean area requirements.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and radiation protection measures when necessary.
- May involve shift work depending on project timelines.
- Physical demands include lifting up to 25 kg, standing for extended periods, and handling precision tools.

**Preferred Certifications**:

- WHMIS, Fall Protection, Confined Space (as applicable)
- Forklift or overhead crane certification
- CSA N285/N299 training (nuclear manufacturing standards)

**We Offer**:

- Competitive compensation based on experience and skillset
- Comprehensive group benefit plan including medical, dental & life insurance coverage
- Company contributions to retirement savings plan (RSP)
- Training, development & career planning
- Uniform Service
- NWI Precision will make reasonable accommodations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless undue hardship to NWI Precision would result. Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a job should provide details to Human Resources._
- NWI Precision is strongly committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the customers and organizations we serve._
- Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé in response to this posting or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of NWI Precision. NWI Precision will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity._

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

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person