Mechanical Assembler - Afternoon Shift

AVL Manufacturing Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium $2/hour

Benefits package

Job summary

AVL Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Assembler in Hamilton, Ontario. The role focuses on building and assembling heavy industrial components, piping, and enclosures, using heavy equipment and a variety of hand/tools.

The position runs on a Mon-Thu night shift (4:00 PM–2:30 AM) with a $2 per hour shift premium. You will handle material, operate overhead cranes and forklifts, and work with tanks, frames, and power-generation components while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years experience in a heavy industrial equipment environment.
• Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver's license.
• Must have own power and hand tools.
• Ability to work in high paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand tolerances to determine assembly operations.
• Assist with rigging, hoisting, moving, and aligning subassemblies and components with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Fit and assemble simple parts to build heavy industrial products and equipment according to drawings and specifications.
• Assist in installing major components such as tanks, louvers, dampers, large-scale frames, generators, insulation, soundproofing systems, and building panels.
• Help in inspection, testing, examination, and investigation of parts to ensure quality and detect irregularities.
• Install/bend mechanical tubing from engineering assembly drawings
• Inspect, test, examine and investigate parts to ensure quality and detect irregularities.
• Ensure safe working conditions per Occupational Health and Safety Act and perform visual inspections of equipment.

Skills

Heavy industrial experience

Own power & hand tools

Willingness to travel

Ability to work in fast-paced settings

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems.

Rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, AVL Manufacturing is proud to expand our North American footprint with our new U.S. facility, in Charlotte, NC —bringing world-class power packaging solutions closer to our customers.

AVL remains fiercely client-focused—driven by a dedication to quality, innovation, and collaboration that ensures every custom enclosure and power solution precisely meets our customers' needs.

Our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands‑on approach to every project. Our in‑house experts in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work seamlessly with our production teams to deliver precision‑built solutions that exceed industry standards. Quality is more than a goal—it's our promise. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high‑performance products they can trust.

At AVL, we truly live our 'We Are One Team' philosophy. Through seamless collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver results that exceed quality expectations.

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Assembler’s primary function is to build and assemble parts, pipe fitting, and enclosures. Handle, move, load, and unload material, mostly heavy metal, by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes in a high trafficking manufacturing environment.

This shift is from Mon- Thurs: 4pm- 2:30am. In addition, This shift timing earns a $2 per hour shift premium

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand tolerances to determine assembly operations.
• Assist with rigging, hoisting, moving, and aligning simple subassemblies and components to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts using established safety precautions.
• Fit and assemble simple parts to build heavy industrial products and equipment according to drawings and product specifications.
• Assist in installing major components such as tanks, louvers, dampers, large‑scale frames, generators, insulation, soundproofing systems, and building panels using hand and power tools.
• Help and report with inspection, testing, examination, and investigation of parts, subassemblies, and finished products to ensure quality and detect irregularities and malfunctions.
• Install/bend mechanical tubing from engineering assembly drawings
• Inspect, test, examine and investigate parts, subassemblies, and finished products to ensure quality and detect irregularities and malfunctions.
• Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years experience in a heavy industrial equipment environment.
• Ability to travel within North America with a valid passport and driver's license.
• Must have own power and hand tools.
• Ability to work in high paced work environment.

AVL offers a competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At AVL Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive hiring process and supporting candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during recruitment or selection, please notify our Human Resources team so we can assist you appropriately.