Mechanical Assembler

Sanmina Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Assembler to operate certified equipment in a structured, repetitive environment in Ottawa. You will assemble components, inspect products, and support the Manufacturing Team Lead while adhering to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, basic documentation reading skills, and the ability to work with process documentation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years manufacturing experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates manufacturing equipment per documented processes and schedules.
• Assembles components per process documentation.
• Performs product inspection and testing per procedures.
• Supports Manufacturing Team Lead.
• Identifies issues and assists root-cause analysis.
• Gathers information to help determine corrective action.
• Notifies about discrepancies and suggests changes.
• Uses SFDC, Agile, and Excel for transactions.
• Manages inventory control and cycle counting.
• Performs wiring and cable assembly.
• Liaises with Engineering for continuous improvement.
• Interprets ECO modifications.
• Records data daily.
• Uses pneumatic and hand tools.
• Maintains clean, orderly work area.
• Follows safety performance standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Quality-conscious

Team coordination

Mechanical understanding

Reading documentation

Tools

SFDC

Agile

Excel

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them. Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under close supervision, the Mechanical Assembler carries out assigned tasks in a highly structured, repetitive environment.

JOB DUTIES

• Independently operates various manufacturing equipment, fully certified, according to documented processes and defined schedules and loads.
• Independently assembles components according to process documentation.
• Conducts product inspection and/or testing, documenting as required, according to specific procedures.
• Independently provides support to the Manufacturing Team Lead.
• Identifies and articulates problems or issues for Technical Support or Manufacturing Engineering, and assists in gathering the information and proof necessary to establish the root cause and determine corrective action.
• Assists engineers or technicians by gathering requested information to help establish the root cause of problems, and determine corrective action.
• Recognizes discrepancies in documentation or problems with quality, product or process, and recommends changes.
• Uses a variety of current software to properly execute required computer transactions, such as SFDC, Agile, and Excel.
• Properly executes on inventory control, cycle counting, and computer transactions.
• Component or wire preparation.
• Cable and Harness Assembly.
• Orders and ensures any printed labels are correct and transacted to the correct planned order on tracker.
• Works with Engineering to implement continuous improvement.
• Reads, interprets and reworks according to complex ECO modifications.
• Identifies and articulates corrective action requirements.
• Records data on a daily basis.
• Uses pneumatic tools and equipment as well as hand tools for assembly purposes.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and performance standards.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Provides guidance to less experienced team members.
• Soldering – IPC-A-610D electronic assembly acceptability may be required.
• Packing.

What You’ll Bring Typically minimum 1-2 years manufacturing experience, or equivalent What You’ll Bring.

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.