Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

INNIO Group; Welland; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Tuition program

Internal training

Gym access

Fitness reimbursement

Paid personal days

RRSP/TFSA match

Job summary

INNIO Waukesha is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join the assembly team. You will interpret complex drawings and work instructions to produce high‑quality gas engines, performing mechanical and electrical assembly and ensuring safety and compliance with EH&S standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and basic technical aptitude, with flexibility to work all shifts. Competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plan matching.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Basic technical aptitude including computers, math, assembly and manufacturing principles.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and hours.
• Ability to meet physical and cognitive demands.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical and electrical assembly of products and sub‑assemblies to meet customer specs.
• Set up, adjust, and operate assembly equipment across product lines to ensure quality.
• Set up, operate, adjust and maintain tools used in the assembly process.
• Ensure first‑pass quality to minimize defects reaching test cells or customers.
• Complete electrical configuration of generator set engines for testing.
• Perform various inspections (first article, final, dimensional) using measuring tools.
• Document inspection results and support root cause analysis for improvements.
• Calibrate gauges and maintain hand tools and fixtures; keep equipment in safe working order.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform equipment inspections.
• Provide coaching and share expertise with team members.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Flexible hours

Physical and cognitive demands

Lift 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

What You’ll Enjoy At INNIO Waukesha

• Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry‑leading products powering global industries.
• Mission‑Driven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided.
• Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program and health care spending account available.
• Work‑Life Balance & Perks: Benefit from on‑site gym access, a $300 annual fitness reimbursement program, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching.

Salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000

The Manufacturing Technician will be a key team member responsible for the assembly manufacturing process. They will interpret and produce work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications & work instructions to produce high‑quality reciprocating gas engines. They may be required to perform and/or support all functions of the manufacturing of gas engines. They will do this in compliance with our Environmental Health & Safety standards.

Shift Requirements (*must be available for all shifts)

• 6:30am - 3:00pm
• 2:30pm - 11:00pm
• 10:30pm - 7am

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly of all products and sub‑assemblies on all engine product types to ensure the product meets customer specifications
• Perform various machine set‑ups and adjustments and operate assembly equipment for all assembly operations required for all product lines to deliver a quality product to our customer
• Set‑up, operate, adjust and maintain all tools and equipment used in the assembly process
• Ensure first person quality of all processes to minimize escaped defects reaching the test cells and or customer
• Complete the electrical configuration of generator set engines to enable electrical testing.
• Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring tools.
• Complete inspection reports and document non‑conformities and support root cause analysis to prevent and improve assembly processes.
• Calibrate gauges and measuring equipment and perform general maintenance and repair of hand tools, specialized tools, equipment and fixtures.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform equipment inspections to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Provide coaching and expertise to other team members by sharing expertise and working as a team to meet common business objectives.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma and a combination of relevant experience.
• Basic technical aptitude including but not limited to computers, math, assembly, fabrication, and general manufacturing principles.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts.
• Ability to meet physical and cognitive demands assessment.
• Ability to lift a minimum weight of 40 lbs.

Desired Characteristics

• Team player who is accountable for team’s success: delivering business targets and responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks and roles within the manufacturing process and teach and coach other team members.
• Ability to work in a self‑directed environment.
• Auto‑mechanic experience an asset

INNIO is committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

Accommodations

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. This helps us more effectively identify qualifications and match candidates to role requirements. Please note that all hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.