Join Our Team: Assembly OperatorJFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.What Sets Us Apart?At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.How you'll make an impactThe Assembly Operator is responsible for the accurate assembly of small, medium and/or large flat-stacked transformer core assemblies using steel laminations. This role requires a strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude,



and a commitment to delivering high-quality, specification-compliant products. The operator will build, troubleshoot, and inspect transformer cores while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and maintain safety standards.Please note this role is a contract role to start and is day and afternoon shifts.Job ResponsibilitiesAssemble small, medium and/or large flat-stacked transformer cores using steel laminations according to work instructions, drawings, and/or blueprints to ensure conformance to customer specificationsAccurately stack, align, and interleave steel sheets to form the transformer core structureUse measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, rulers) to verify dimensions and tolerancesInstall core supports, clamps, and insulation materials as requiredEnsure correct orientation and stacking sequence of core laminations to meet electrical performance specificationsOperate core stacking tables, lifting devices, hoists, or cranes to position heavy components safelyPerform visual and dimensional inspections throughout the assembly process to maintain high quality standardsIdentify and report non-conformances or defects to the supervisor or quality departmentMaintain a clean and organized work area,



following 5S and safety protocolsComplete required production documentation and checklists accuratelyCollaborate with other team members, team leaders, shift managers, material handlers, engineering, quality control, and other departments as requiredAccountable for production start and stop timesReview production schedule prior to beginning of each shift and ensure there is sufficient manpower to meet production requirementsMake sure tools and materials are available and in proper condition to meet production requirementsQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent (GED/CAEC) requiredTechnical or vocational training preferred5 – 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environmentPrior experience operating machinery or equipment preferredForklift and overhead crane certifiedStrong mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skillsAbility to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematicsFamiliarity with production equipment and safety standardsGood hand-eye coordination and manual dexterityStrong math, measurement skills (e.G., using calipers, micrometers, or rulers) and problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detail and quality controlAbility to work independently or in a team environmentAbility to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasksGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenOrganized and able to manage tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environmentBasic computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suiteHourly rate: $23.64 plus shift premiumPlease note this posting is for a current, vacant position.

📌 Assembly Operator (Burlington)
🏢 JFE Shoji Power Canada
📍 Burlington