Mechanical Assembler

As a Saw Assembler - Mechanical Assembler, you will fit and assemble mechanical components and systems to build equipment that is dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, a combination of technical skills is required, including the ability to read and follow engineering blueprints, diagrams, and specifications to attach and install parts and sub-assemblies.

Location: 1556 Industrial Road, Cambridge, ON

Dedicated Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm - 1:30am; Monday to Thursday

Shift Premium: $3.00 per hour in addition to the base rate

Job Duties

• Read and thoroughly understand detailed assembly instructions, engineering diagrams, schematics, and parts lists to ensure meticulous assembly through fit and alignment.
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Connect hoses, tubes, clamps, and wires.
• Fasten parts and sub-assemblies together using hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Operate lifting devices such as cranes (overhead and/or jib) to complete large assembly installations.
• Verify that the assembled equipment functions correctly and adheres to quality standards to prevent faulty products from reaching customers.

Skills and Experience

• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Assembly tasks require collaboration with coworkers; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members.
• Physical requirements include the use of strength such as pulling, pushing, lifting and/or moving objects during the work, as well as standing, climbing, kneeling, and bending.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience maintaining or repairing recreational vehicles, landscaping equipment, small engine repair, pre-apprenticeship training or other general construction/trades courses.
• Mechanical skills using hand tools and power tools.
• Experience reading blueprints or assembly drawings is an asset.

What We Can Offer You

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ's, pizza parties and more
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We've got your back
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children's Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario

Why work for Tigercat?

We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

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Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat's Accessibility Plan.