Mechanical Assembler Technician

Full Time

Earnings

Full Description

Vacutrux is an environmental vacuum truck builder located in Elmira, Ontario. As a leading manufacturer of mobile vacuum tank systems, we are proud to say we have been building environmental vacuum equipment since 1981. From individual owner operators to large commercial truck fleets, our time proven design is loved by our customers. Vacutrux prides itself on its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and technological advancement.

On day one employees at Vacutrux can expect to be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. For those who are driven by a desire to make tangible impact in a thriving industry, Vacutrux offers the ideal workplace to grow and succeed.

As part of the Upfit and Assembly Team this individual will:

• Complete electrical and lighting modifications: trucks often require additional lighting, power outlets and other electrical components.
• General knowledge of electrical components such as switches, relays, fuses, circuit breaker, resistors etc. is desired
• Wiring electrical components to an assortment of vehicles
• Ability to follow both written and verbal installation instructions
• Able to read wiring schematics and use schematic to build custom wiring harnesses
• Physically able to run wiring harness along frame rails of truck and in between drive axels
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability, and functioning of, required tools and equipment within a safe work area.
• Layout, fit and weld subassemblies, components and equipment according to specifications
• Welding and fabrication required, mild steel, stainless and aluminum
• Brake press and shear experience required
• Mechanical aptitude required
• Layout and build, Frame mount brackets, water pump systems, drive systems, electrical components (12v systems), hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previous welding and fabrication experience
• High attention to detail
• Previous experience working with hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems considered an asset.
• High mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of 12-volt electrical wiring (trailers, wiring harness etc.)
• Vehicle assembly experience considered an asset
• Strong desire to learn

Job Type: Full Time – Permanent

Starting Pay: $22-25/hr

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Vision care

• Monday to Thursday 7am-4:30pm, Friday 7am-3pm