Lead Assembly Technician

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Staffing Solutions Inc in Burlington, ON, seeks a Lead Assembly Technician to supervise hands-on assembly and testing of custom tooling and machinery while guiding the daily assembly team.

Responsibilities include reviewing building packages, coordinating materials, supporting FAT and QA activities, ensuring adherence to drawings and specifications, maintaining a clean, safe workplace, and driving a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of assembly, manufacturing, or quality experience in a custom equipment environment.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on mechanical assembly of custom tooling and machinery using technical drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Lead and support Assembly Technicians by assigning daily tasks, setting priorities, and providing technical guidance.
• Review building packages before builds, identify potential issues, and ensure materials, parts, and tools are available prior to assembly.
• Conduct pre-job meetings and coordinate daily activities to support project schedules and customer requirements.
• Assist with functional testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), troubleshooting assembly-related issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, inspection requirements, and documentation throughout the assembly and testing process.
• Coordinate consumable and tooling requirements with the Supervisor and elevate material shortages when necessary.
• Follow all health and safety policies, WHMIS regulations, and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Education

Diploma/Certificate in mechanical/electrical or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Assembly Technician to support the hands‑on assembly and testing of custom tooling and machinery while providing daily leadership to the assembly team near Burlington, ON.

Pay

$80–$95K

Shift

Days

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on mechanical assembly of custom tooling and machinery using technical drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Lead and support Assembly Technicians by assigning daily tasks, setting priorities, and providing technical guidance.
• Review building packages before builds, identify potential issues, and ensure materials, parts, and tools are available prior to assembly.
• Conduct pre‑job meetings and coordinate daily activities to support project schedules and customer requirements.
• Assist with functional testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), troubleshooting assembly‑related issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, inspection requirements, and documentation throughout the assembly and testing process.
• Coordinate consumable and tooling requirements with the Supervisor and elevate material shortages when necessary.
• Follow all health and safety policies, WHMIS regulations, and safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Diploma, certificate, trade qualification, or equivalent experience in a related mechanical, industrial, or electro‑mechanical field.
• 5+ years of assembly, manufacturing, or quality experience in a custom equipment environment.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.