Mechanical Assembler

Tigercat Industries; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family events

Profit sharing

RRSP matching

Training reimbursement

Company-paid health benefits

EAP and wellness programs

Active social committee

Job summary

Tigercat Industries is seeking a Mechanical Assembler to build sub-assemblies for heavy forestry equipment at our Cambridge, ON facility. You will read diagrams, follow drawings, and assemble components with a range of hand, pneumatic, and power tools while coordinating with team members.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and good manual dexterity; work is performed on a dedicated day shift with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience reading diagrams, drawings, drawings/specifications is required.
• Mechanical skills with hand tools and power tools.
• Blueprints/assembly drawings are assets.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow diagrams, drawings, specifications, bills of material, parts lists, and instructions to accurately assemble components.
• Utilize hand, power, and pneumatic tools to complete assembly tasks.
• Operate lifting devices such as jib cranes to complete assembly installations.
• Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connections.
• Repair or replace defective assemblies, components, and accessories.
• Ensure meticulous assembly through fit and alignment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Pre-apprenticeship training

Trades courses

Tools

Hand and power tools

Pneumatic tools

Jib cranes

Job description

As a Mechanical Assembler, you will fit and assemble components according to engineering diagrams and documents to build sub-assemblies for heavy forestry equipment. To excel in this role, a combination of technical skills is required, including both problem solving and mechanical aptitude.

Location: 100 Savage Drive, Cambridge, ON

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

Job Duties

• Read and follow diagrams, drawings, specifications, bills of material, parts lists, and instructions to accurately assemble components.
• Utilize hand, power, and pneumatic tools to complete assembly tasks.
• Operate lifting devices such as jib cranes to complete assembly installations.
• Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connections.
• Repair or replace defective assemblies, components, and accessories.
• Ensure meticulous assembly through fit and alignment.
• Verify equipment functions and quality standards to prevent faulty products from reaching customers.

Skills and Experience

• 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.
• Good level of manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination is required.
• Physical requirements include the use of strength such as pulling, pushing, lifting and/or moving objects during the work, as well as standing, climbing, kneeling, and bending.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience maintaining or repairing recreational vehicles, landscaping equipment, small engine repair, pre-apprenticeship training or other general construction/trades courses.
• Mechanical skills using hand tools and power tools.
• Experience reading blueprints or assembly drawings is an asset.

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. Click here to read more about Tigercat’s Accessibility Plan.