Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Surrey, BC

IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century.

What we offer:

• $19.50/hour to start, plus excellent benefits
• On-the-job training
• Work schedules Available
  • Day Shift 6:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday (Flex Friday)
  • Evening Shift: 4:30pm - 3:00am Monday - Thursday (Flex Friday 10% premium)
  • All Training will be held on the day shift Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm for the first 4 weeks. 
• Safe, clean work environment
• Variety of Tasks and opportunity to learn

What will you be responsible for:

• Complete assembly and wiring of electrical components
• Use wire termination and component layout tools including but not limited to strippers, wire cutters, wire crimpers, screwdrivers, tee square, machinist square, tape measure, wrenches and pliers.
• Follow company established practices for wire termination, routing, bundles, wire harnesses and wire numbers.
• Mount electrical components including circuit breakers, switches, transformers, relays, contactors, terminals, input/output devices and/or all other related switchgear electrical devices.
• Meeting production schedules while maintaining IEM’s strictest quality standards
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Keep the supervisor informed of problems, progress and suggestions in a timely manner.
• Adhere to established safety guidelines.
• Independently inspect own work for in process defects to ensure error-free products.
• Mount devices to back panels and enclosures using a variety of methods including drilling and tapping.
• Identify opportunities that provide cost effective alternative methods to process and materials.
• Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor.

What you need to be part of our team:

• High School Diploma
• To be physically fit and mechanically inclined; prior use of hand tools (i.e. impact drill/driver)
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment and perform physical requirements of the job, which may include standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50lbs and completing repetitive tasks for long period of time
• Follow PPE requirements including wearing safety glasses and hearing protection at all times when working on the production floor and wearing CSA-approved steel-toe shoes.
• Ability to work quickly with your hands while maintaining accuracy and high quality
• Must have own transport as there is no public transit in the area
• Proven Safe Work Record
• Strong work ethic and motivation to learn
• Ability to perform basic computer functions, including navigating a computer, using a mouse and keyboard, and entering or accessing information as required.
• Must be a team player

Physical/Mental/Environment:
Physical Demands:

• Activities: Sitting – 5% Walking/Standing – 95%
• Lifting: Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, crawl and climb.
• Vision: Long periods of close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items.
• Hand and arm strength: requires a strong, firm grip to hold onto wires for long periods of time
• Coordination: frequent ladder use

Mental Demands:

• Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment:

• Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.

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