Sheet Metal Assembler

Start Your Career with a Growing Industry Leader

VAW Systems Ltd. is an international leader in the design and manufacturing of high-performance noise control and filtration equipment for fans and gas turbine engines. With over 40 years of industry experience, we take pride in building high quality products for customers around the world — and we’re just getting started.

Why Work With Us?

At VAW, we’re committed to building not just great products, but great careers. We offer:

- Competitive wage of $20.28 per hour

- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision – with employer-paid premiums

- Company-matched RRSP program to help you plan for your future

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support personal and family well-being

- On-the-job training with room for skill development and advancement

- Long-term employment potential in a stable, growing company

Your Opportunity:

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for motivated and reliable Sheet Metal Assemblers to join our fast-paced, safety-focused custom manufacturing facility. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive team environment where your contributions matter.

We operate both a Monday to Friday Day Shift (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and Evening Shift (4:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.). Please indicate your shift preference when applying.

What You'll Do:

- Interpret and read engineering drawings, sketches and work specifications to be performed, and lay out, measure and mark sheet metal according to drawings or templates

- Assemble all products

- Set up and operate spot welders

- Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveting and operate MIG welders in a tacking capacity for commercial products

- Operate machines such as shears, brakes, punches, and drill presses, to cut, bend, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal

- Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces

- Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to specifications

- Install and use rigging and hoisting equipment

- Support other team members as needed

What We’re Looking For:

- Experience in a metal fabrication manufacturing environment preferred

- Comfortable using hand and power tools

- Ability to operate an overhead crane and forklift (training will be provided)

- Familiarity with reading technical drawings and sketches is a strong asset

- Experience with MIG welding and mixing and applying coating systems is an asset

- Comfortable working on ladders and at heights

- Strong attention to safety

- Possess the skills and abilities to consistently produce high quality products and ensure quality control is maintained to the established standards

- Must be organized, flexible, proactive, and interact in a positive and respectful manner in a team environment

- Knowledge of industrial/commercial fans, noise control and HVAC systems is an asset

- Knowledge of Lean principles is an asset

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel you are the ideal candidate that is needed for this role, please send your resume to hr@vawsystems.com. Please indicate your shift preference when applying.

VAW Systems Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity, equality and is committed to providing an inclusive barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process at the applicant’s request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.28 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress

- Company events

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- RRSP match

- Vision care

Work Location: In person