Mechanical Assembler

Company Description:

Liftsafe Group of Companies is a privately owned company that designs, builds, inspects and maintains lifting, material handling, and fall protection systems equipment.

Job purpose:

The purpose of Mechanical Assembler is to support our in-house fabrication team by accurately assembling mechanical components and equipment. This position contributes to efficient production, quality workmanship, and the overall growth of the company by performing assembly tasks safely, effectively, and to established standards.

Duties and responsibilities:

- Assembly of mechanical components.

- Organize materials & tools required.

- Plan and organize build sequence to meet orders.

- Communicate assembly progress to Operations team.

- Identify and report material shortages promptly to Project and Fabrication Operations Managers.

- Implement lean manufacturing techniques based on direction from VP operations.

- Operate shop machinery safely and in compliance with company procedures.

- Accurately fulfill internal cut-to-length orders from provided cut lists.

- Demonstrates the ability or willingness to learn and perform wet painting to industrial quality standards.

- Use company vehicles to expedite materials and deliver product as required.

- Performs other duties as required.

Fulfill your responsibilities by taking safety into consideration:

- Adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.

- Report workplace hazards promptly to the Production Operations Manager.

- Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all shop equipment.

- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Qualifications:

- Experience in reading, interpreting and understanding shop blueprints.

- Have good mechanical aptitude.

- Demonstrate quality workmanship.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Project management experience and/or a suitable college diploma.

- Demonstrated teamwork skills.

- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.

- Ability to work independently.

- Ability to safely run shop machinery.

- Clean drivers abstract for using company vehicle.

Working conditions:

- Fabrication shop environment

- Frequent noise

- Airborne particles (including, but not limited to) dust, debris, and flame

- Sharp objects and debris

- Varying temperature changes

- Bright light/ flame

- A Fast-paced shop environment, with frequent movement of materials and machinery

Physical requirements

- Standing for long periods of time

- Frequent and repetitive movement

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to safely operate forklift

- Able to use manual material handling devices

It is the policy of The Liftsafe Group of Companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law. The Liftsafe Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.