Senior Assembler

Randstad Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Permanent hire potential

Day shifts

Leadership opportunities

Safe, professional shop environment

Job summary

Randstad Canada in Surrey, BC, is seeking a Senior Assembler to perform advanced assembly, installation, and maintenance on complex shop projects. You will read detailed drawings, interpret schematics, and work with hand and power tools to ensure high-quality results.

The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift, $32.00–$35.00 per hour, and potential for permanent hire for the right fit. On-site work with a safety-focused, professional shop environment in Surrey.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Senior Assembler, shop technician, or mechanical builder.
• Demonstrated track record in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial equipment assembly environments.
• Proven capability to read technical drawings, build sub-assemblies, and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting heavy components up to 50 lbs.
• Previous experience providing informal leadership, training, or peer support in a shop setting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Surrey, BC.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced assembly, installation, maintenance, and technical work on complex shop projects.
• Read, interpret, and work from detailed technical drawings, shop blueprints, and schematics.
• Use a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and specialized shop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical assembly challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the Shop Lead with daily workflow management, task assignment, and production priorities.
• Provide technical guidance, leadership, and hands-on mentoring to junior assembly team members.
• Conduct thorough quality inspections to ensure all finished products meet strict quality standards.
• Step in to lead daily shop operations and maintain production momentum during the Shop Lead's absence.
• Enforce safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free shop environment.
• Assist with special operational projects, equipment maintenance, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Sub-assembly building

Leadership mentoring

Physical endurance

Job description

Last updated: 1 day ago CA$32.00–CA$35.00 hourly Full-time

Job Highlights

Position: Senior Assembler

Location: Surrey (Port Kells), BC

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: $32.00 - $35.00 / hour based on experience

Employment Type: Tempoary to Permanent

Advantages

• Highly competitive starting wage of $32.00 to $35.00 per hour based on experience and skillset.
• Opportunity for permanent hire for the right fit.
• Consistent Monday to Friday day shifts offering excellent work-life balance in Surrey, BC.
• Opportunities for leadership advancement.
• Professional, supportive, and safety-focused shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced assembly, installation, maintenance, and technical work on complex shop projects.
• Read, interpret, and work from detailed technical drawings, shop blueprints, and schematics.
• Use a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and specialized shop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical assembly challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the Shop Lead with daily workflow management, task assignment, and production priorities.
• Provide technical guidance, leadership, and hands-on mentoring to junior assembly team members.
• Conduct thorough quality inspections to ensure all finished products meet strict quality standards.
• Step in to lead daily shop operations and maintain production momentum during the Shop Lead's absence.
• Enforce safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free shop environment.
• Assist with special operational projects, equipment maintenance, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Senior Assembler, shop technician, or mechanical builder.
• Demonstrated track record in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial equipment assembly environments.
• Proven capability to read technical drawings, build sub-assemblies, and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting heavy components up to 50 lbs.
• Previous experience providing informal leadership, training, or peer support in a shop setting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Surrey, BC.

Summary

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.