Heavy Equipment Machine Builder

Tigercat Industries Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family‑Oriented Company

Competitive wages & profit sharing

RRSP matching

Skills development & training

Company‑Paid healthcare & EAP

Active social committee

Job summary

Tigercat Industries Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Machine Builder to fit and assemble components per engineering diagrams, building rugged forestry equipment at their Cambridge, Ontario facility. You will use hand, power, and pneumatic tools and operate overhead cranes for large assemblies.

The role requires diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and diesel systems, with teamwork and strong problem‑solving skills to ensure quality and reliability in every unit produced.

Qualifications

• Must have experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mobile heavy‑duty equipment used in forestry, mining, construction and related industries.
• Proven abilities in hydraulics, engines, electrical and electronic systems, including schematics and diagnostics.
• Preferred training in heavy‑duty equipment technician, diesel mechanic/truck and coach technician, or motive power technician.

Responsibilities

• Read and thoroughly understand detailed assembly instructions, engineering diagrams, schematics, and parts lists to ensure meticulous assembly.
• Utilize hand, power, and pneumatic tools to complete assembly tasks.
• Operate lifting devices such as cranes to complete large assembly installations.
• Complete final machine assembly including decking, setting pressures and speeds, and installing programming attachments.
• Inspect and verify that assembled equipment functions correctly and meets quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Electrical/electronic systems

Drive train systems

Reading diagrams

Education

Heavy‑duty equipment technician training

Diesel mechanic / truck technician training

Motive power technician training

Tools

Cranes operation

Job description

As a Heavy Equipment Machine Builder, you will fit and assemble components according to engineering diagrams and documents to build equipment that is dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, a combination of technical skills is required, including problem solving and strong mechanical aptitude. Experience with fluid power systems, engine systems, electrical and electronic systems as well as drive train systems is required.

Location: 100 Savage Drive, Cambridge, ON

Dedicated Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday

Job Duties

• Read and thoroughly understand detailed assembly instructions, engineering diagrams, schematics, and parts lists to ensure meticulous assembly through fit and alignment.
• Utilize hand, power, and pneumatic tools to complete assembly tasks.
• Operate lifting devices such as cranes (overhead and/or jib) to complete large assembly installations.
• Complete final machine assembly which may include decking, setting pressures and speed settings, as well as installing and programming attachments.
• Verify that the assembled equipment functions correctly and adheres to quality standards to prevent faulty products from reaching customers.
• Repair or replace defective assemblies, components, accessories, and attachments.

Skills and Experience

• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Required to inspect, identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and diesel system issues.
• Assembly tasks require collaboration with coworkers; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming, and similar activities.
• Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics, engines, electrical and electronic systems, including schematics and diagnostics.
• Preferred training within areas of interest: heavy-duty equipment technician, diesel mechanic / truck and coach technician, heavy-duty equipment mechanic, or motive power technician

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.

Interested in learning more? Visit our FAQ page or explore what our employees have to say by watching their Tigercat story!

Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.