Busbar Fabricator

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM); Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) in Surrey, BC is seeking a Busbar Fabricator to join our team. The role involves fabricating busbars by setting up and operating multiple machines, bending and cutting metal to exact specs, and ensuring high-quality workmanship.

The position offers day shift with weekend patterns and a nightly premium. Candidates should have at least 2 years of fabrication experience, be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, and thrive in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of fabrication experience.
• Experience using fabricating machines preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently bend, squat, crawl and climb.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and follow diagrams, drawings, specifications, BOMs and instructions to fabricate materials and equipment.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or assemble metal components.
• Maneuver 12’x6’ sheet metal.
• Use measuring devices to ensure accuracy.
• Fabricate, modify and install metallic or non-metallic items and components.
• Perform metal touch-up painting as directed.
• Follow safety, quality and work rules and regulations.
• Set up, operate and maintain production tools and equipment.
• Inform supervisor of problems, progress and suggestions.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Identify cost-saving process/material opportunities.
• Keep red-lines and mark-ups of drawings for supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Work ethic

Dexterity

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Tools

Press brakes

Rolls

Punch press

Shears

CNC turret punch

Cutters

Grinders

Drill presses

Job description

Busbar Fabricator

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Day Shift - 8:00am - 4:30 pm Monday through FridayWeekend Day - 6:00am- 4:30pmShift pattern will be Friday – Sunday (week 1) and Thursday – Sunday (week 2)
Weekend Night -4pm – 2:30am (10 hours) Shift pattern will be Friday – Sunday (week 1) and Thursday – Sunday (week 2)
Wages: $24.00 hourly Based on experience (10% premium for working night shift

IEM Canada is seeking experienced and hard-working individuals to join our team as Busbar Fabricator.

Responsibilities:

• Read, interpret and follow basic diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate materials and equipment.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as press brakes, rolls, punch press, shears, CNC turret punch, cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
• Maneuver 12’x6’ sheet metal
• Use multiple measuring devices such as scales, feeler gauges, rulers, micrometers, calipers tee square, machinist square and tape measure to accurately and precisely perform work.
• Fabricate, modify and/or install various metallic or non-metallic items and components.
• Perform metal corrections and touch-up painting as directed.
• Comply with all safety, quality and work rules, guidelines and regulations.
• Set up, operate and maintain production tools and equipment.
• Keep the supervisor informed of problems, progress and suggestions in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times.
• Identify opportunities that provide cost effective alternative methods to process and materials.
• Keep red-lines and mark ups of any drawing changes required during manufacturing and turn into supervisor upon their request.
• Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor.

Qualified candidates must possess:

• At least 2 years of fabrication experience
• Experience using fabricating machines preferred
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently bend, squat, crawl and climb
• Ability to work quickly with your hands while maintaining accuracy and high quality
• Strong work ethic and motivation to learn
• Must be a team player

Physical/Mental/Environmental:

Physical Demands:

• Activities: Sitting – 5% Walking/Standing – 95%
• Lifting: Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, crawl and climb.
• Vision: Long periods of close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items.
• Follow PPErequirementsincluding wearing safety glasses and hearing protection at all times when working on the production floor and wearing CSA-approved steel-toe shoes.

Mental Demands:

Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment:

Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.