First Shift - Switchgear Mechanical Assembler

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Starting Wage: Day Shift $24 /hour Shift: either 4 10-hour days or 5 8-hour days, with the earliest start time being 6 am Location: Surrey, BC IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century. What we offer: Excellent benefits On-the-job training Work schedule: 4 days/10 hours (6 am to 4:30 pm). Flex Friday (Friday off) Safe, clean work environment Variety of Tasks and opportunity to learn IEM Canada is seeking experienced and hard-working individuals to join our team as Switchgear Mechanical Assembler. Responsibilities: Read, interpret and follow basic diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate and assemble materials and equipment Use multiple measuring devices such as scales, feeler gauges, rulers, micrometers, calipers tee square, machinist square and tape measure to accurately and precisely perform work Mount electrical components include circuit breakers, switches, transformers, relays, contactors, terminals, input/output devices and/or all other related switchgear electrical devices Layout and frame enclosures Drilling, tapping, punching, mounting and installing bus bar sections per drawings or instructions Perform metal corrections and touch-up painting as directed Install and/or modify various metallic or non-metallic items and components Comply with all safety, quality and work rules, guidelines and regulations As required (Training Provided) Qualified candidates must possess: High School Diploma 2 + years of experience in mechanical assembly using mechanical equipment Ability to interpret drawings, work independently Mechanical aptitude Ability to work quickly with your hands while maintaining accuracy and high quality Strong work ethic and motivation to learn Must be a team player Physical/Mental/Environmental: Physical Demands: Activities: Sitting – 5% Walking/Standing – 95% Lifting: Frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, crawl and climb. Vision: Long periods of close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items. Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Environment: Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes. **We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **

The Switchgear Mechanical Assembler is responsible for reading and interpreting diagrams and engineering drawings to fabricate and assemble materials and equipment. They will also mount electrical components and comply with safety and quality guidelines.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in mechanical assembly. They should possess mechanical aptitude, the ability to interpret drawings, and a strong work ethic.

• Excellent Benefits • On-the-job Training

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• Mechanical Assembly
• Interpret Drawings
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Use Measuring Devices
• Mount Electrical Components
• Layout Enclosures
• Drilling
• Tapping
• Punching
• Installing Bus Bar Sections
• Metal Corrections
• Touch-up Painting
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Compliance
• Team Player
• Strong Work Ethic

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Nov 4, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available