Electrical Wire Harness Assembler

Tigercat Industries; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family‑oriented company

Profit sharing

RRSP matching

Training reimbursement

Company‑paid healthcare benefits and E

Social events & activities

Job summary

Tigercat Industries in Paris, Ontario, is seeking an Electrical Wire Harness Assembler to build electrical wire harnesses for heavy equipment. You will read wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, lay out wires on routing boards, and crimp, solder, and assemble components with precision.

This role requires attention to detail, good math skills, and teamwork. Two shifts are available: Day 7:00am–3:30pm and Afternoon 3:30pm–2:00am, with a $3.00/hr shift premium for afternoons.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and manual dexterity required.
• Able to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Good math skills for measurements and tolerances.
• Ability to collaborate with team and communicate clearly.
• Must stand for long periods and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand detailed electrical wiring diagrams and work instructions; cross-reference parts lists for accurate assembly.
• Use routing board to lay out wires and ensure correct crimping and connection positions.
• Install, mount, align, and adjust components and wiring as needed.
• Route, crimp, solder wires and assemble other components.
• Perform numerous hand assembly operations with hand tools, crimp presses, and wire strippers.
• Inspect components and assemblies for correct wiring, crimping, and placement; ensure proper pin insertions.
• Perform repairs on damaged harnesses when instructed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand dexterity

Basic math

Communication

Adaptability

Wire color ID

Physical stamina

Education

Electrical/electro-mechanical education

Vocational electronics training

Job description

As an Electrical Wire Harness Assembler, you will be responsible for building electrical wire harnesses, which are bundles of wires, cables, and connectors that are used to transmit electrical signals and power to various components in our heavy equipment machines. To be successful in this role, you will be required to read and understand wiring diagrams and engineering drawings; have a mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail and good eye-hand coordination.

Location: 40 Consolidated Drive, Paris, ON

Dedicated Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday

Dedicated Afternoon Shift: 3:30pm - 2:00am, Monday – Thursday

Shift Premium: $3.00 per hour for afternoons

Job Duties

• Read and thoroughly understand detailed electrical wiring diagrams and work instructions, cross referencing parts lists to ensure meticulous assembly.
• Utilize a routing board to lay out and organize wires and ensure they are in the correct position for crimping and connecting.
• Install, mount, fasten, align and adjust parts, components, and wiring.
• Route, crimp, and solder wires, as well as assemble and install other components.
• Complete numerous hand assembly operations with the use of hand and small power tools, crimp presses, wire twisters and wire strippers.
• Inspect electronic components and assemblies to ensure correct component selection and placement, wiring and crimping quality and proper pin insertions
• When instructed or required complete repairs on damaged harnesses.

Skills and Experience

• Attention to detail, excellent hand dexterity
• Proficient in basic math skills
• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Assembly tasks require collaboration with coworkers; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members.
• Physical requirements include standing, lifting, as well as push/pull motion
• Ability to distinguish coloured wires for accurate assembly purposes

Qualifications

• Education in areas such as electrical or electro-mechanical technology is an asset.
• Vocational training in electronics, mechanical drawings, science, mathematics, and computer technology is also considered an asset.
• Understanding of electrical principles and components.
• Mechanical aptitude with proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Able to interpret electrical drawings and read schematics.

What We Can Offer You

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

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