Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

The Mechanical Assembler plays a key role in assembling enclosures for data centres and oil and gas units within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will interpret blueprints and schematics to install mechanical components and hardware, using a variety of hand and power tools, lifting devices, and measuring equipment. This role involves working both indoors and outdoors, including at heights, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assemble enclosures for data centres and oil and gas units according to blueprints, schematics, and written instructions.
• Install flux bars and bus bars into electrical cabinets accurately and securely.
• Install parts and equipment in electrical boxes and related components, ensuring proper fit and alignment.
• Assemble metal buildings and structures following detailed assembly instructions and production plans.
• Use hand tools, power tools, wrenches, and lifting devices to complete mechanical assembly tasks efficiently and safely.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and tape measurements (standard and metric) to ensure precise assembly.
• Perform heavy lifting and material handling as required to support production and fabrication activities.
• Work on a production floor in a manufacturing environment, following established workflows and production schedules.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness, following all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and workplace guidelines.
• Support fabrication and panel assembly tasks as needed to meet production targets.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve assembly issues and improve processes.
• Operate or assist with material handling equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, or picker trucks if qualified and required.
• Inspect completed assemblies for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety and housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1+ years of experience working on a production floor in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven mechanical assembly experience, including working with panels, enclosures, and fabricated components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics accurately.
• Strong tape measure skills with the ability to measure in both standard and metric units.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools very efficiently, including wrenches and related equipment.
• Mechanically inclined with a solid understanding of production environments and workflows.
• Comfortable working at heights and in outdoor conditions year-round.
• Very safety conscious, consistently following safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and support production, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Experience working with electrical cabinets, electrical boxes, and related components is an asset.
• Ability to work different shifts, including days and afternoons, as required by production needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas, construction, electrical, or related manufacturing industries is considered an asset.
• Forklift, overhead crane, and picker truck experience is considered an asset.
• Experience assembling metal buildings or large enclosures is an advantage.
• Familiarity with production and fabrication environments, including panel assembly.
• Willingness to complete 4 to 8 weeks of training on day shift before transitioning to other shifts.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in a shop environment.

Why Work Here?

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