Assembler

GeoTraceability by OPTEL; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

On-site amenities (parking, EV)

Virtual health clinic

Group and dental insurance from day 1

RRSP with employer match from day 1

RTC bus pass reimbursement

Committees participation (Social Club,

Health & Safety)

Global organization presence

Job summary

OPTEL is seeking an assembler to perform mechanical and electrical assembly for project manufacturing. You will read blueprints, assemble components, and ensure quality while documenting tasks and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience, good manual dexterity, strong mechanical understanding, and bilingual French/English abilities. On-site role with opportunities to contribute across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• DEP in electronics or mechanics or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of proven field experience.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Strong mechanical comprehension for planning assembly steps.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail.
• Team player with willingness to learn.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of projects based on instructions and plans.
• Perform light mechanical machining and wiring installation.
• Ensure assembly quality per established standards.
• Document task completion.
• Move around the shop floor and handle heavy loads.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Assist with related tasks to support project operations.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Mechanical comprehension

Blueprint reading

Team player

Resourcefulness

Willingness to learn

Bilingual French/English

Education

DEP in electronics or mechanics

Job description

OPTEL is one of the world’s leading providers of traceability systems. Its mission is to leverage innovative technologies to create a better world through responsible capitalism. The company’s renowned solutions ensure the quality of healthcare products and help fight the counterfeiting of medicines and medical devices worldwide. OPTEL also adapts its technologies to a variety of sectors, from healthcare to smart manufacturing and beyond, enabling all industries to benefit from global traceability. OPTEL’s expertise empowers industries to measure, inspect, control, and track a wide range of elements in order to improve product quality and promote a more responsible use of resources.

Summary

The Assembler's main responsibility is to carry out the assembly activities required for project manufacturing while contributing to quality and continuous improvement within the department.

TASKS

• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of projects based on available work instructions and plans;
• Perform light mechanical machining (fitting and fabrication of parts), as well as the manufacturing and installation of electrical wiring;
• Ensure the quality of the assembly in compliance with established standards;
• Rigorously document task completion;
• Carry out tasks requiring frequent movement around the shop floor, working in various postures (standing, crouching or on the ground), and handling heavy loads;
• Actively participate in the department's continuous improvement initiatives;
• Perform any other related tasks to support project operations.

Requisite Skills

• DEP (Diploma of Vocational Studies) in a relevant technical field (electronics, mechanics) or equivalent experience;
• 5 to 8 years of proven experience in the field;
• Good manual dexterity;
• Strong mechanical comprehension and a holistic view of the project to efficiently plan and execute assembly steps;
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings (mechanical and electrical);
• Meticulousness, rigor and strong attention to details;
• Team player mindset and openness to learning;
• High level of resourcefulness, curiosity and willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence;
• Functional bilingualism (intermediate French and English) to collaborate with teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible hours
• Virtual health clinic and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group and dental insurance from day one Group RRSP with employer match from day one
• On-site amenities (free parking and EV charging stations, free coffee and fresh fruit)
• 50% reimbursement for monthly RTC bus passes
• Opportunity to join various committees (Social Club, Health & Safety)
• Global organization with a presence on multiple continents

OPTEL is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is essential to fostering innovation and creativity. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, and beliefs. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process in which every candidate is evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills, and potential. At OPTEL, each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our collective success, and we celebrate the richness that diversity brings to our tea