Production Assembler

Aerotek; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Production Assembler to disassemble and wash heating units, use hand and power tools, and record production data in Excel. You'll work in a busy, indoor shop as part of a roughly 45-person team and rotate through multiple assembly areas.

This contract, onsite role emphasizes safety (WHMIS), reading imperial tapes and schematics, and collaboration in daily meetings. The position offers daytime hours with overtime in peak season.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic computer literacy and Excel data entry.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds consistently.
• WHMIS training or certification.
• Read imperial measuring tapes and schematics/blueprints.
• Willingness to rotate through shop areas and learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble heating units with hand and power tools.
• Wash heating units in the wash bay and rinse thoroughly.
• Accurately input production data into Excel spreadsheets.
• Join a team of about 35 people to meet targets and client commitments.
• Follow safety procedures and WHMIS guidelines in a busy shop.
• Rotate through different areas and learn mechanics, production, and assembly tasks.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Excel data entry

WHMIS

Imperial tape

Blueprints

Team player

Safety aware

Tools

Drill

Grinder

Saw

Screwdriver

Job description

Job Title: Production Assembler

Job Description

The Production Assembler disassembles and washes heating units, performs basic mechanical tasks using hand and power tools, and records production information in Microsoft Excel. This role works in a busy, well-organized manufacturing environment as part of a small team, supporting various areas of the shop and learning new skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble heating units using hand tools such as screwdrivers and power tools including drills and grinders.
• Wash heating units in the wash bay by soaking them in water and soap and using spray hoses to rinse them thoroughly.
• Handle heaters that are typically 12 inches in size and weigh around 12 pounds, while being able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Accurately input production and process information into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, ensuring basic data entry accuracy.
• Participate in daily toolbox meetings to review tasks, safety information, and production priorities before starting work.
• Work collaboratively in a team of approximately 35 people (expanding to around 15 in the busy winter season) to meet production targets and client commitments.
• Rotate through a variety of areas in the shop and learn new tasks related to mechanical, production, and assembly processes.
• Follow safety procedures and WHMIS guidelines while working with equipment, tools, and cleaning solutions.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in a noisy and busy manufacturing department.
• Read and interpret measuring tapes (imperial) and, where applicable, schematics or blueprints to support disassembly and assembly tasks.
• Operate equipment such as saws or drill presses if assigned, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Support metal fabrication and mechanical or electrical assembly tasks when working in similar production environments.

Essential Skills

• Ability to use hand tools such as screwdrivers and basic mechanical assembly tools.
• Experience using power tools, including drills and grinders, in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to input information into Microsoft Excel sheets.
• Capability to lift up to 40 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Comfort working in a noisy, busy manufacturing environment while maintaining focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow instructions from supervisors and team leads.
• Willingness to learn new skills and rotate through different areas in the shop.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• WHMIS training or certification.
• Dishwashing or cleaning experience, such as working in a restaurant environment.
• Experience with hand or power tool assembly in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Ability to read and use an imperial measuring tape accurately.
• Experience reading schematics or blueprints.
• Metal fabrication experience.
• Experience operating saws or drill presses.
• Experience in similar environments, such as mechanical or electrical assembly companies.

Why Work Here?

You will join a supportive culture where everyone helps out to meet commitments, including leaders who step onto the assembly floor when needed. The organization values learning and offers opportunities to train in new skills and move into other departments, with potential for temp-to-perm transitions and long-term careers. The shop is safe, organized, well-lit, and indoors, providing a comfortable environment year-round, especially in winter. Team BBQs and events foster a sense of community, and work volume can increase in the busy season, offering additional hours and stability.

Work Environment

The role is based in a noisy, busy manufacturing department that is kept clean, well organized, and well lit. The facility is transit accessible and operates primarily on a day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the expectation of 12 hours of overtime per shift during the winter busy season and occasional Saturday work if required. You will work in an assembly cell with approximately 45 employees, expanding to around 15 team members in peak season. Most heaters handled are about 12 inches in size and weigh around 12 pounds. Work takes place entirely indoors in a shop environment, with regular toolbox meetings to start the day and a focus on safety and structured processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Edmonton, AB.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Edmonton,AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

About Aerotek

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

À propos d'Aerotek

La société souscrit au principe d'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.