Assembly Associate – Truck Body Manufacturing

Original job posting

Assemble, mount, and install truck body panels, sub-components, and accessories using hand and power tools, following build sheets and work orders. Measure, cut, drill, align, and fasten components while maintaining quality, workplace safety, and an organized workspace.

Job details

Commander Industries See more positions Business Location: Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario Position Type Full Time Category Production Work Place Location: In Person Hours 7AM - 4PM Mon - Fri 40 hour per week Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Assembly Associate to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, mounting, and installing various parts, sub-assemblies, and components during the truck body build process. You will work from build sheets and work orders to ensure every truck body is completed to our high standards of quality and durability. Key Responsibilities Component Assembly: Mechanical assembly of truck body panels, sub-components and accessories using manual and power tools. Fastening Operations: Secure parts and structural elements together using rivets, bolts, industrial adhesives. Measurement & Alignment: Measure, cut, drill, and align materials to precise dimensions before fastening, checking for squareness and flush fits. Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized workspace; follow all workplace safety regulations. Education Not Applicable Experience Required Qualifications & Skills Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, assembly, construction, or hands-on shop environment. Tool Competency: Comfortable and safe operating power tools, air tools, impact guns, pneumatic riveters, drills, and basic hand tools. Mechanical Aptitude: Strong spatial awareness and a natural knack for mechanical problem-solving and hands-on assembly sequences. Reliability: Excellent attendance, a strong work ethic. Working Conditions & Physical Demands Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs. comfortably. Capable of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working on ladders or platforms inside/around large vehicle bodies. Wage Details $20 per hour How to Apply You must be logged in to access this information. Please login or create an account. If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources. See more job opportunities

What you’ll do

Assemble, mount, and install truck body panels, sub-components, and accessories using hand and power tools, following build sheets and work orders. Measure, cut, drill, align, and fasten components while maintaining quality, workplace safety, and an organized workspace.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in manufacturing, assembly, construction, or a hands-on shop environment is required, along with safe operation of power tools, air tools, impact guns, pneumatic riveters, drills, and hand tools. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied positions around large vehicle bodies.

Listed skills

• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Assembly
• Power Tool Operation
• Air Tool Operation
• Pneumatic Riveting
• Drilling
• Measuring
• Cutting
• Alignment
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Spatial Awareness
• Mechanical Problem-Solving
• Workplace Safety
• Attention to Detail
• Reliability

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Transportation