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SalaryGorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives.
That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission.
We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (Canada)Job Description:
As the Mechanical Assembler you will be responsible for following blueprints and manufacturing information to assemble and mount mechanical sub-assembly parts. This position will work under the supervision of the Shop Supervisor and be relied upon to use their knowledge and expertise of mechanical systems to ensure ELS’s products meet customers specs.
Responsibilities:
- Time manages daily activities to meet required deadlines of job order combined with verbal collaboration with supervisor, including following prints, diagrams, and manufacturing information sheets.
- Assemble and mount mechanical and sub-assembly components on to structures etc., by following standard layouts.
- Plan and carry out assembly work from drawings, pick list, and bills of material provided by engineering.
- Carry out mechanical assembly – build new, troubleshoot, repair or modify units.
- Communicate with Supervisor and other assembly personnel in order to solve issues.
- Assist other employees as required.
- Observe safe working practices and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Accurately complete checklists as required to meet deadlines.
- Assemble enclosures/structures where applicable.
- Support inventory maintenance by performing cycle counts and following standard materials management procedures.
- Perform all job functions with adherence to ELS's Philosophy and Values as well as the Safety and Environmental standards
- Demonstrates workmanship, organizational skills, repeatability in all tasks given.
- Use your knowledge of the standard practices, tools and terminology to completed related assembly work.
- Use specified tools to measure tolerances and torque values when building sub assembly.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, employees are also expected to complete other duties as required. Dependent on business needs, percent of work may change as needed. All employees are expected to have familiarized themselves with the Health & Safety and Human Resources manuals, including their responsibilities as outlined in each.
Education:
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
Experience:
- 1+ years of experience in a mechanical assembly or related position in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with mechanical assembly, material handling equipment and manufacturing an asset.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and understand technical data.
- Previous experience working in elevated areas.
- Competent with hand tools and torque wrenches and screwdrivers. Able to drill and tap holes in steel backplanes.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility.
- Various safety training, such as, working at heights, Scissor Lift, Forklift, Rigging and others, current license an asset.
- Proficient computer skills including electronic mail and logbook documentation.
- Able to efficiently operate a smartphone.
- Team player as well as self-motivated and be able to motivate others.
Core Competencies, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills:
- Have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, take charge initiative, and change to suit Company needs.
- Be a team player and work interdependently.
- Good listener with effective communication – written and oral skills.
- Exceptional presentation and business correspondence writing skills.
- Self-motivated with ability to positively motivate others to reach deadlines.
- Confidentiality.
Working Conditions:
- Works in office and manufacturing facility with flexibility for travel to off-site meetings
- Usually works a standard forty-four (44) hour work week.
- May be required to work some overtime hours to attend meetings or meet organizational needs.
- May experience tight deadlines and stressful conditions at times.
- Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and multiple tasks daily.
- Ability to travel to various plants, and lift from 25 to 50 pounds, walking and stairs.
- Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods.
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