Assembler - Day Shift

**_This position offers a sign on BONUS of $1,000.00 payable after completion of probationary period_**

**Why G&W?**

We have established a long lived reputation for product quality and innovation. We believe our greatest asset is our employees and look for highly motivated, self-driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced challenging environment. Our business is growing and if you are looking to grow and continue your development and reach success, you’ll find it at G&W Electric. Be a part of keeping the lights on for critical infrastructure needs; hospitals, manufacturing, schools, retail spaces and much more.

**G&W offers the following benefits**:

- Generous Profit Sharing with RRSP Program paid quarterly
- Night and Day Shift Premiums + guaranteed overtime bi-weekly for continental shift work
- Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental and paramedical services (paid by employer)
- Education Tuition Assistance
- Job Security
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
- Training and Developmental Opportunities
- Continuous Performance Feedback
- Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights, and many more.
- And many more.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Assembler will be responsible for assembling together parts, according to drawings and procedures, with a variety of hand/power tools and fasteners.

**Primary/Essential Responsibilities**:

- Perform a variety of subassembly and final assembly operations of products that are of variable shapes and sizes
- Follow specified/established methods and procedures required to make designated assemblies involving the use of hand and power tools and test equipment
- Ensure job meets all requirements before leaving work center
- Meet or exceed established production levels
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of basic assembly tasks, as needed
- Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation
- Document actions by completing production and quality forms

**Required Qualifications**:

- A minimum of one (1) year working experience in an assembler position
- Must be able to safely use small hand and power tools
- Previous experience in industrial/manufacturing settings
- Demonstrated working knowledge of blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and bill of materials
- Demonstrated ability of use of small hand and power tools
- Basic computer skills

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Technical College/University graduate in electrical or mechanical studies is an asset
- Demonstrated basic electrical knowledge

**Physical Demands / Working Conditions**:
Lifting Demands
- Lift up to 40 lbs. on an frequent basis floor to waist
- Lift up to 40 lbs. on a occasional basis floor to chest
- Carry up to 40 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
- Push/pull up to 100 lbs on an occasional basis

Postural Demands
- Standing - continuous
- Walking - continuous
- Bending/stooping - continuous
- Squatting/kneeling - continuous
- Lifting - continuous

Miscellaneous Demands
- Griping, manipulation, fingering - frequent to continuous
- Variable hand/power tool use - frequent
- Two-person lifting tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts and hoists

G&W Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, G&W Canada Corporation will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform G&W Canada Corporation's Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.