Job Description

As a Drivetrain 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:

95 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, ON

Dedicated Day Shift:

7:00am - 3:30pm, 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

Experience working with gears, engines and hydraulics is preferred. Previous related experience maintaining or repairing recreational vehicles, landscaping equipment, small engine repair, pre-apprenticeship training or other general construction/trades courses will also be considered. 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?

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.



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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.