Group Lead, Mechanical Assembly

Group Lead, Mechanical Assembly

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

• Pay Rate: $40.38 - $55.53 per hour
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ's and lunches, weekly snack day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

Major Duties

• Machine, fit, and assemble precision components and tooling to support the build of custom automation equipment, robotic work cells, and special-purpose machinery, while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.
• Coordinate and support the daily activities of Toolmakers and apprentices involved in mechanical build, bench assembly, floor assembly, and system integration to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Set up and operate manual machine tools, including lathes and mills, applying machining knowledge and mechanical expertise to support new builds, troubleshooting, and rework activities.
• Assign and coordinate work within the Mechanical Assembly team based on individual skills, experience, and project requirements.
• Lead the mechanical execution of large and complex automation projects, ensuring quality workmanship and successful project delivery.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of Toolmakers and Apprentices in the build and integration of custom automation equipment, robotic work cells, and special-purpose machinery.
• Plan and assign work to support project schedules, quality standards, and on-time delivery objectives.
• Lead the mechanical execution of large, complex automation projects from assembly through testing, installation, and customer acceptance.
• Mentor and develop Toolmakers and Apprentices by providing guidance, technical expertise, and performance feedback.
• Complete timesheet approvals, vacation requests, and project status reporting for the assigned team.
• Provide regular updates to management on project progress, resource requirements, and team performance.
• Machine, fit, assemble, and troubleshoot precision components, tooling, and mechanical systems.
• Operate manual machining equipment, including lathes and mills, to support new builds, modifications, and rework activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Applications, Electrical, Controls, and Manufacturing teams throughout project execution.
• Review mechanical designs, drawings, and assembly requirements to support manufacturability, functionality, and project success.
• Support project planning activities, including labour estimates, assembly strategies, and resource coordination.

Coordinate mechanical support during equipment debug, integration, and acceptance testing.

Act as a technical resource to Manufacturing and Assembly teams, helping resolve mechanical issues and drive project success.

Support project quoting and concept development activities by providing technical input and labour estimates.

Participate in project kick-off meetings and execution planning activities.

Determine tooling and equipment requirements needed to support assembly and project execution.

• Travel to customer sites as required to support equipment installation, commissioning, and customer training.

Health and Safety Requirements

Supervisors/Leads are responsible for promoting, monitoring, and enforcing work practices that support the prevention of workplace illness and injury, environmental protection, and an engaged safety culture throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership, training, and guidance to team members, contrac