Mechanical Assembler

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a **Mechanical Assembler** to join our team in Burlington for a 3 month contract through the end of August.

The Mechanical Assembler will plan and perform a normal range of operations connected with the assembly of company-produced machines. Work involves working from complex drawings and a considerable number of component parts that require skill and care to align, fit, and assemble into machines and obtain exacting operating performance and appearance.

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**
- Work from complex assembly drawings, specifications and instructions to plan work in proper sequences.
- Mechanical assembly of complete labeling systems to exacting tolerances.
- Use measuring instruments to level and align work, detect, and eliminate run-out, work to close tolerances.
- Detect defective material, unusual conditions, or operating difficulties; provide necessary documentation to drive corrective actions
- Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
- Perform final adjustments and machine start-up, debug and testing and customer acceptance testing.
- Work within a team and independently with little supervision.
- Manually machine parts as needed.
- Effectively operate hand tools, power tools, etc.
- Assist as necessary to maintain proper flow of work through assigned area Work within a team and independently with little supervision.
- Complete necessary documentation to ensure quality and production requirements.
- Assist in generating and updating standard work instructions/procedures.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Maintain work areas and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe fashion.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Required Education and Experience**
- Mechanical Technician or Technologist.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience assembling machinery in a manufacturing environment (experience in automated labeling systems is a plus)
- Knowledge of how to use a conventional Lathe and mill.
- Mechanical Millwright or General Machinist license is an asset.
- Ability to work within a cross-functional team.
- Strong organization skills, with close attention to detail.

**Work Environment**
- Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and frequently lifts and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Use of material handling equipment.
- Manual dexterity required.
- Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards.
- Keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer.
- Noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
- Use of PPE, including safety glasses and steel toe boots required.
- Overtime as required.

**Job Specifications**
- Ability to weigh tasks and prioritize the job assembly schedule to ensure on schedule delivery of the product. Gets satisfaction from being on time.
- Ability to machine simple parts as needed
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to detect problems and report information to Assembly Leader
- Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
- Knowledge of safety regulations, policies, and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Ability to understand and utilize Microsoft Outlook

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burlington, ON L7M 3X1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you have any restrictions on your ability to safely lift 50lbs. on a regular basis?
- Are you willing and able to climb, stoop, kneel and crouch with frequency and without restrictions?
- Please describe any Mechanical Technician or Technologist education or training you have achieved.

**Experience**:

- manufacturing environment machinery assembly: 4 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- mechanical millwright or general machinist license (preferred)

Work Location: In person