Assembly Technician

Canalta Controls Ltd.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

EFAP for confidential support

RetireSmart eligibility after 6 months

Paid vacation and personal time

PPE and wellness allowances

Canalta event participation

Job summary

Canalta Group of Companies is seeking an Assembly Technician for our Red Deer, Alberta head office. This entry-level, hands-on role offers training on safety procedures and practical skills that can grow into advanced assembly and quality positions.

The role is based in a shop environment with a stable 40-hour week and benefits after 3 months. You will work with hand and power tools, learn to read mechanical drawings, and contribute to quality finishes and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 lb safely and use proper technique.
• Comfortable standing at a workstation for extended periods.
• Consistently produce quality work and meet daily productivity targets.

Responsibilities

• Use hand and power tools to build and service parts.
• Read and follow basic mechanical drawings and work instructions.
• Assemble, fit, and disassemble mechanical fittings and components to standards.
• Clean, prep, and grind fittings to ensure quality finishes.
• Identify issues with non-conforming products and route for rework or scrap.
• Maintain shop housekeeping and material handling to keep workspace organized.

Skills

Read drawings

Quality-minded

Teamwork

Tools

Grinders

Torque wrenches

Hand tools

Job description

The Canalta Group of Companies is a privately held, Canadian-owned company focusing on the manufacturing and service of industrial control and measurement equipment, specifically targeting the gas industry, and supplying customers internationally. We are hiring an Assembly Technician at our head office in Red Deer, Alberta. This is an entry-level, hands-on role in a shop environment. You will receive training on our safety procedures and build practical skills that can grow into advanced assembly and quality roles.

What We Offer

• Stable 40-hour work week (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm)
• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for confidential support
• RetireSmart retirement savings program eligibility after 6 months
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Annual PPE and wellness allowances
• Perkopolis discount program for savings on brands and experiences
• Company events including BBQs, holiday party, and our annual Canalta Day

What You Will Do

• Use hand and power tools such as grinders or torque wrenches safely to build and service parts
• Read and follow basic mechanical drawings and work instructions to understand dimensions, parts and assembly steps
• Assemble, fit, and disassemble mechanical fittings and components to specified standards
• Clean, prep, and grind fittings to ensure quality finishes
• Handle non-conforming product properly by identifying issues, tagging and segregating parts, and routing for rework or scrap according to procedure.
• Support shop housekeeping and material handling to keep workspace organized and safe.

What You Need

• Able to safely lift up to 50 lb. using proper technique and aids when required.
• Comfortable standing and working at a station for extended periods.
• Consistently produce quality work at a steady pace meeting daily productivity and quality targets.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience is an asset