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First Shift - Switchgear Mechanical Assembler

19543 34A Avenue, Surrey BC, V3Z 1A7, Surrey, BC
$24.00 per hour
Full Time
10702464
Job Title:First Shift - Switchgear Mechanical Assembler
Employment Type:Full Time
Address:19543 34A Avenue, Surrey BC, V3Z 1A7, Surrey, BC, V3Z 1A7
Req ID:10702464
Pay Rate:$24.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Starting Wage: Day Shift $24 /hour
Shift: either 4 10-hour days Monday - Thursday (Friday Flex)  6:00am - 4:30pm
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:

  • Excellent benefits
  • On-the-job training
  • Work schedule: 4 days/10 hours (6 am to 4:30 pm). Flex Friday (Friday off)
  • Safe, clean work environment
  • Variety of Tasks and opportunity to learn

IEM Canada is seeking experienced and hard-working individuals to join our team as Switchgear Mechanical Assembler.


 Responsibilities:
  • Read, interpret and follow basic diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions or procedures to accurately fabricate and assemble materials and equipment.
  • Use multiple measuring devices such as scales, feeler gauges, rulers, micrometers, calipers tee square, machinist square and tape measure to accurately and precisely perform work.
  • Mount electrical components include circuit breakers, switches, transformers, relays, contactors, terminals, input/output devices and/or all other related switchgear electrical devices.
  • Layout and frame enclosures
  • Drilling, tapping, punching, mounting and installing bus bar sections per drawings or instructions
  • Perform metal corrections and touch-up painting as directed
  • Install and/or modify various metallic or non-metallic items and components
  • Comply with all safety, quality and work rules, guidelines and regulations.
  • As required (Training Provided)

Qualified candidates must possess:
  • High School Diploma
  • 2 + years of experience in mechanical assembly using mechanical equipment
  • Ability to interpret drawings, work independently
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to work quickly with your hands while maintaining accuracy and high quality
  • Strong work ethic and motivation to learn
  • Must be a team player


Physical/Mental/Environmental:

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.

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. **

Questionnaire

Are you at least 18 years of age?

This role offers an hourly rate of $24.00. Is this rate acceptable to you?

What is your highest level of education completed?

This position follows a schedule of 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays off (flex day). Does this schedule work for you?

This role requires standing and walking for approximately 95% of the shift (with about 5% sitting), frequently lifting up to 50 lbs, and the ability to bend, squat, crawl, and climb as part of regular duties. Are you able to safely perform these essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation?

This role requires clear verbal and written communication in English to support safety, training, and team collaboration onsite. Are you comfortable communicating fluently in English in a workplace setting?

This position requires legal authorization to work in Canada. Are you currently legally authorized to work in Canada?

Do you have a valid SIN?

This position requires reliable transportation to and from the worksite in Surrey, BC. Do you have reliable transportation to consistently arrive on time for your scheduled shifts?

Are you a current employee at IEM?

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Do you have experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials?

Do you have hands-on experience using measurement tools (e.g., gauges, calipers, rulers) and performing layout or framing of enclosures?

This role requires 2 years of experience in mechanical assembly, assembling and mounting electrical components (e.g., circuit breakers, switches, transformers, relays) and completing final assembly tasks such as painting touch-ups and component installation/modification? What experience do you have in this area?

Employment Relationship Disclosure To avoid conflicts of interest, please indicate whether you have any immediate or extended family members currently employed by IEM (including relatives by blood, marriage, or close personal relationship). Certification: I certify that this information is accurate and complete. Failure to disclose a known relationship may result in disqualification or termination of employment.

If yes to the above, please provide their name, your relationship, and (if known) their role or department.