Assembler / Developer

Jenoptik AG; Barrie; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching

Onsite cafeteria

Casual dress

Job summary

Prodomax Automation Ltd. in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking an Assembly/Developer to join our automation team.

The role advances from Junior to Senior through defined growth paths, with responsibilities spanning mechanical assembly, tooling, and on-site service at customer facilities. Qualifications include a valid Certificate of Qualification in a listed trade and 1–3+ years of experience with automated assembly equipment, hydraulics/pneumatics, and close-tolerance adjustments.

Qualifications

• Must have a Certificate of Qualification for one of the following trades: General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker or Millwright or Certificate of Apprenticeship as a General Machinist.
• 1-3+ years direct working experience.
• Experience in building and trouble-shooting automated assembly equipment.
• Forklift and Overhead Bridge Crane Licenses are preferred.
• Experience with mills, lathes and other tool room equipment.
• Experience/general understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with interpretation of mechanical and fluid power schematic drawings.
• Experience working to close tolerances and making equipment adjustments to meet those tolerances.
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment with dynamic requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment and develop the equipment to ensure that it meets all customer requirements (quality, cycle time, maintainability, etc.).
• Report to the Assemble/Development Supervisor; growth tracks from Junior to Senior with progressively more complex tasks.
• Build to print activities including mechanical tool assembly, plumbing, guarding assembly.
• Travel to customer sites to install or service equipment at their facility; some heavy lifting.
• Mentor Apprentices and Junior Machine Assemblers and Developers.
• Lead medium-sized projects and contribute to safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate of Qualification (General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker or Millwright or equivalent)

Job description

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We create photonic solutions to shape the world of tomorrow, together with people who embrace brilliant ideas with openness and curiosity.With teams in over 80 countries, we offer you the opportunity to reach your full potential.

Prodomax, a company of the Jenoptik Group and develop customized automated manufacturing systems, tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients.

Our employees love arts and crafts, are mountain bikers, gardeners, travel enthusiasts, skiers, golfers, runners, bakers and chefs, dancers, video game heroes, music lovers and musicians, community volunteers, hikers, automobile enthusiasts, fitness enthusiasts, sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.

We are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome!

Job ID: 5190

Location: Barrie, ON, CA

Date: Aug 21, 2026

Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking an ASSEMBLER / DEVELOPER to join our team.

• Must have a Certificate of Qualification for one of the following trades: General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker or Millwright or Certificate of Apprenticeship as a General Machinist

Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

The Opportunity

The Assembler/Developer will assemble equipment and develop the equipment to ensure that it meets all customer requirements (quality, cycle time, maintainability, etc.) You will report directly to the Assemble/Development Supervisor. Your level within the role will be determined by the skills and experience you bring when taking on this exciting career opportunity. Responsibilities are noted as you progress within the role.

Junior:

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure all work activities are completed according to the procedures or best practice
• Build to print activities, including mechanical assembly, plumbing, guarding assembly, etc.
• Learn the fundamentals in machine build practices and GD&T analysis to help engineering design equipment that will be cost effective and meet our customer needs
• Travel to customer sites to install or service equipment at their facility.
• Some heavy lifting

Job Qualifications:

• Must have a Certificate of Qualification for one of the following trades: General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker or Millwright or Certificate of Apprenticeship as a General Machinist
• 1-3+ years direct working experience
• Experience in building and trouble-shooting automated assembly equipment
• Forklift and Overhead Bridge Crane Licenses are preferred
• Experience with mills, lathes and other tool room equipment
• Experience/general understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with interpretation of mechanical and fluid power schematic drawings
• Experience working to close tolerances and making equipment adjustments to meet those tolerances
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment with dynamic requirements
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Excellent conflict resolutions skills.
• Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options.
• High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work regular and/or continental shift (when required)
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel.

Growth Focus: Actively seeks mentorship and takes ownership of progressively more complex tasks to transition from assisting on projects to independently leading small projects.

Work towards an Intermediate level position.

Intermediate:

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with shop floor and design personnel for engineering issues/drawing updates to aid in machine build activities
• Ensure all work activities are completed according to the procedures or best practice
• Maintain quality, generate issues lists related to the equipment, and provide that feedback to the necessary departments
• Build to print activities, including mechanical tool assembly, plumbing, guarding assembly, etc.
• Develop tools to the point that customer parts are being produced within the required geometric tolerances and within the required cycle time
• Work within the project team to provide feedback to engineering to improve machine build efficiency and reduce cost
• Utilize fundamentals in machine build practices and GD&T analysis to help engineering design equipment that will be cost effective and meet our customer needs
• Travel to customer sites to install or service equipment at their facility, and be part of the team that starts up the equipment and completes the job onsite
• Some heavy lifting
• Mentor and lead Apprentices and Junior Machine Assemblers and Developers

Job Qualifications:

• Must have a Certificate of Qualification for one of the following trades: General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker or Millwright.
• 3 - 5+ years direct working experience
• Experience in building and trouble-shooting automated assembly equipment
• Forklift and Fall Arrest Licenses are preferred
• Experience with mills, lathes and other tool room equipment
• Experience/general understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with interpretation of mechanical and fluid power schematic drawings
• Experience working to close tolerances and making equipment adjustments to meet those tolerances
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment with dynamic requirements
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Excellent conflict resolutions skills.
• Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options.
• High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to travel

Growth Focus: Demonstrates technical leadership and takes a lead role on medium sized projects. Works towards a Senior level position.

Senior:

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with shop floor and design personnel for engineering issues/drawing updates to aid in machine build activities
• Ensure all work activities are completed according to the procedures or best practice
• Maintain quality, generate issues lists related to the equipment, and provide that feedback to the necessary departments
• Build to print activities, including mechanical tool assembly, plumbing, guarding assembly, etc.
• Develop tools to the point that customer parts are being produced within the required geometric tolerances and within the required cycle time
• Work within the project team to provide feedback to engineering to improve machine build efficiency and reduce cost
• Proficient in monitoring schedules/budgets and coordinating the workforce needed for effective project execution
• Utilize fundamentals in machine build practices and GD&T analysis to help engineering design equipment that will be cost effective and meet our customer needs
• Travel to customer sites to install or service equipment at their facility, and be part of the team that starts up the equipment and completes the job onsite
• Some heavy lifting
• Mentor and lead Apprentices, Junior, and Intermediate Machine Assemblers and Developers

Job Qualifications:

• Must have a Certificate of Qualification for one of the following trades: General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker or Millwright.
• Minimum 5+ years direct working experience
• Experience in building and trouble-shooting automated assembly equipment
• Forklift and Overhead Bridge Crane Licenses are preferred
• Experience with mills, lathes and other tool room equipment
• Experience/general understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with interpretation of mechanical and fluid power schematic drawings
• Experience working to close tolerances and making equipment adjustments to meet those tolerances
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment with dynamic requirements
• Passion for Safety, Health & Wellness
• Overcome challenges, and defuse conflict
• Active listening skills, embraces change, and a passion for professional development for self and others
• Self-awareness and knows when to raise her/his hand to ask for help

Qualifications, skills and abilities

• Safe, professional work environment
• Women's Network and Inclusion and Diversity Committee
• Employee training, development, tuition and professional fee reimbursements
• Competitive salary and profit-sharing plan
• Accrual of vacation pay during parental leave
• Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan for single employees and those with families. Complimented by an Employee assistance and wellness program
• Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan up to 5%
• Subsidized onsite cafeteria
• Annual performance review
• Casual business dress
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards

What we Offer:

Competitive Annual Compensation: * $57,000.00 - $84,000.00

*The actual compensation a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Performance-based bonuses tied to organizational performance and your success in achieving annual project goals set/reviewed annually with your Supervisor.

Comprehensive benefits: including RRSP matching and healthcare spending account.

Environment: A collaborative, high-tech culture where creativity and data-driven decision making are celebrated.

About Prodomax

Prodomax Automation Ltd. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive worklplace an we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin,color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disabilitx.

We are commited to meeting the requirements of AODA. Acommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific acommodations because of a disability or medical need. please advice your Human Resources contact when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.