Machine Assembler

Job summary

The Machine Assembler is responsible for fitting and assembling mechanical components by following engineering blueprints and assembly instructions. They must also operate lifting equipment and verify that the finished product meets quality standards.

Job details

As a Machine 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: 451 Elgin Street, Brantford ON Dedicated Day Shift: 6:30am – 3:00pm, Monday – Friday 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 Industries group of companies? 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. Interested in learning more? Visit our FAQ page or explore what our employees have to say by watching their Tigercat story! 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.

What you’ll do

The Machine Assembler is responsible for fitting and assembling mechanical components by following engineering blueprints and assembly instructions. They must also operate lifting equipment and verify that the finished product meets quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous experience in trades, small engine repair, or construction, along with proficiency in using hand and power tools. The ability to read technical drawings and perform physical tasks such as lifting and bending is essential.

Benefits

• Profit sharing • RRSP matching program • Skills development and training reimbursement • Company-paid healthcare benefits • Employee and family assistance program • Social events • Vision coverage • Physiotherapy

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical assembly
• Blueprint reading
• Engineering diagrams
• Schematics
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Pneumatic tools
• Crane operation
• Quality control
• Communication
• Reasoning skills
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Technical documentation
• Hand Tools
• Pneumatic Tools
• Lifting Equipment
• Assembly Instructions
• Power Tool Operation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Blueprint Reading
• Assembly Drawing
• Effective Communication
• Physical Therapy
• Construction
• Disabilities
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Forestry
• Innovation
• Landscaping
• Medical Prescription
• Retirement Planning
• Recreational Vehicles
• Small Engine Repair

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Construction
• Machine Assembler
• Engine and Machine Fabricator / Assembler
• Mechanical Machinery Assemblers
• Engine and Other Machine Assemblers