Assembler - General

About Savaria – Better Mobility For Life

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build quality products and to be attentive to the needs of our customers.

Savaria employs 2,500 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Garaventa Lift has a long-standing reputation as a world-class manufacturer specializing in LU/LA elevators, home elevators, and platform wheelchair lifts. Our passion is in creating an accessible world by developing and distributing products which promote barrier free access for all! Check out what we do at  ! The roots of the company date back to 1928, when Garaventa pioneers built their first cable car in the Swiss alps and founded the company.

Today, Garaventa Lift has grown into a global market leader thanks to innovative design, product functionality, and overall quality and safety. Our lifts are installed and maintained in over 100,000 private homes and public facilities such as office buildings, churches and places of worship, universities and train stations.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Assembler - General to join our team in Surrey, BC. This role will report to the Production Manager and will be required to perform various duties in assembling and testing electrical components for our innovative accessibility products. Your work will directly contribute to the production of high-quality wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators, and other essential equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that is committed to quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Work Location:

Surrey BC, 18920 36 Ave, Surrey, BC V3Z 0P6, Canada

This is a 100% on-site position

• Assemble electrical components and systems according to technical specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality checks of assembled components to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical assemblies as needed, addressing any issues or defects promptly.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of production goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to all safety protocols and company guidelines.
• Document assembly processes, test results, and any deviations from standard procedures.
• Assist with the development of new assembly techniques and contribute to process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

• Energetic, eager, tenacious!
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in electrical assembly or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant certifications or experience in electrical assembly or manufacturing are advantageous.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documents, including blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly tools and equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical components and circuitry.
• Ability to perform detailed quality inspections and tests.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have the ability to perform all tasks with minimum supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, managers, other stakeholders.
• Should possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is…