Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Innio; Welland; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the Niagara Region is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to perform mechanical and electrical assembly of gas engines, conduct quality inspections, and maintain tools. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong technical aptitude. This role requires physical capability to lift up to 40 lbs and flexibility for various shifts.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Equitable recruitment process

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant experience required.
• Basic technical aptitude in manufacturing principles essential.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of products.
• Conduct quality inspections to minimize defects.
• Calibrate and maintain tools used in the assembly process.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring tools

Assembly equipment

Job description

Overview

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

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

Must be available for all shifts listed above.

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

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. 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. Pleases note that all hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.