Job Description

As a Drivetrain Assembler you will fit and assemble drivetrain components such as planetaries, axles, transmissions, and gearboxes to build equipment dedicated to the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. To excel in this role, a combination of technical skills is required, including reading and following engineering blueprints, diagrams, and specifications to attach and install parts and sub-assemblies.

Location:

95 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, ON

Dedicated Afternoon Shift:

3:30pm - 2:00am, Monday - Thursday

Shift Premium:

$3.00 per hour



Job Duties

Read and interpret assembly blueprints, schematics, or specification manuals to ensure the meticulous assembly through fit and alignment. Align components for assembly and bolt, screw, and rivet parts together, using hand and power tools Use liquid nitrogen or heaters to install bearings or gears Press bearings into/onto gears; check contact patterns on gears Install hydraulic hoses and fittings; set and verify parts clearances Operate lifting devices such as cranes (overhead and/or jib) to complete large assembly installations. Inspect, operate, and test completed parts of machinery to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications Repair or replace defective assemblies, components, accessories, and attachments.

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. 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.