Mechanical Assembly Technician

Founded in 1995, Promation is a leading integrator and manufacturer of high-quality tooling, automation, and robotic systems in Oakville, Ontario. We deliver custom equipment and turnkey systems globally, from assembly to vision inspection systems, to provide the best automation solutions. Our dedicated team of PLC designers and engineering professionals ensure top-notch products and services, supported by the Nuclear, Automation, and Industrial divisions.

The Mechanical Assembly Technician is responsible for the mechanical assembly of custom tooling and automation equipment in accordance with technical drawings, procedures, and quality standards. This hands-on role involves working through all phases of equipment build, including pre-assembly preparation, staging and verifying components, mechanical sub-assembly, troubleshooting, and final testing. The technician collaborates closely with the Supervisor, Test & Assembly and Project Managers to identify and resolve technical issues, ensure compliance with quality assurance protocols, and meet project schedules and budgets.

Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured assembly and testing procedures are critical to success in this role.

• Perform hands-on mechanical assembly of tools and equipment based on technical drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• Plan, co-ordinate, and highlight issues directly to Supervisor, Test & Assembly based on schedule provided by Project Manager.
• Maintain hold and verification points as imposed by the QA program and QA personnel.
• Perform pre-assembly audits and stage components and inventory of components prior to builds.
• Review drawing packages and highlight issues prior to performing the build.
• Assemble tools and tooling components as directed by drawings and assembly procedures.
• Log/compile all lessons learned throughout tool assembly and provide summary to manager at close of project.
• Ensure compliance to assigned budgets provided by Supervisor, Test & Assembly
• Ensure compliance to assigned schedules provided by Supervisor, Test & Assembly
• Safely and efficiently operate fork trucks, cranes and other material handling equipment.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required by Supervisor/Manager.

• Ensures adherence of all MITP requirements (i.e., Hold points, Witness points and Inspection points) in relation to Assembly/Testing activities.
• Initiates ECR/NCR’s or equivalent for related assembly issues.
• Ensures proper compliance of all related QA & QC documentation.
• Enforces proper quarantine and release protocols.
• Works closely with Supervisor, Assembly & Test, in reviewing/release of drawings.

• Works with Supervisor, Assembly & Test to ensure accurate and timely requisitioning of all consumables and special tooling required for and during build.
• Works with Supervisor, Assembly & Test, to ensure proper documentation is requested/received. Follow up on delinquent documentation in conjunction with QA protocols.

• Strictly adheres to all health and safety policies and practices.
• Strictly adheres to housekeeping protocols.
• Strictly adheres to WHIMIS protocols.
• Manages and maintains clean assembly area, allocating 15 minutes per day cleaning work area.
• Monitors consumable due dates and safely disposes when expired.

• An element of engineering may be included in the daily tasks depending on individual competencies and experience. This would include:
• the design of fixtures and tools to assist assembly and testing
• creation of engineering documents outlining testing
• operation, and maintenance of equipment

• Post secondary diploma and/or certificate in a relevant field (e.g. industrial or mechanical engineering technologist/technician, industrial mechanic (Millwright), electro-mechanical technician)
• 4+ years of general assembly experience
• 0-2 years of directly related assembly experience within the Nuclear Industry
• 4+ years of experience reading blueprints

• Mechanical Expertise: Strong technical knowledge and hands-on expertise mechanical assembly, precision fitting, and basic machining…