Assembler/Finisher - Truck Bodies | Abbotsford, B.C.
HUB Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd.
$30.00 - $34.00 per hour | Union Position
Build. Finish. Take pride. Help build the fire trucks firefighters count on.
HUB Fire Engines, a fire truck manufacturing company in Abbotsford, is seeking an Assembler/Finisher to join our team.
We’re a long-standing local business with many dedicated employees, and we’re looking to add more skilled professionals who take pride in their work.
Welcome to Hub Fire Engines
We're a proudly Canadian company with more than 65 years of history serving Canada's fire service.
Our mission is simple
Building Quality | Driving Trust
When the finish work is precise, it matters. That’s why assembly and finishing are such an important part of what we do. This role requires strong attention to detail and precision in finishing work. The position typically operates Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts as needed. Reliability, dependability, and a positive attitude are essential. The ideal candidate must also be willing to self-study industry-specific technical information.
What You’ll Do
Assembly
Assemble aluminum components and structures according to blueprints, technical drawings and specifications.
Operating cutting equipment to share and trim aluminum pieces to the required sizes.
Drill and tap aluminum accurately and cleanly.
Installation
Install truck hardware and accessories on fire trucks.
Mount fire truck components such as handrails, checker plate, doors, and accessories.
Reading the Plans
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and schematics.
Self-study industry specific technical information so you keep getting better at the work.
Quality
Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality and safety standards.
Maintain a strong work ethic, positive attitude,
and ability to follow specific instructions.
Close enough isn’t good enough.
Teamwork
Work independently and alongside your team on in-house assembly and manufacturing tasks.
Follow specific instructions, adapt to new processes and bring a strong work ethic and positive attitude to the shop every day.
We build every truck as one team.
You Probably Haven’t Worked in Our Industry
That’s okay.
Fire truck manufacturing is a specialised trade, and many great assemblers have never considered it as a career:
Maybe you’ve been working in:
- · Automotive assembly
- · Truck body or trailer building
- · Heavy Truck or equipment repair
- · Aluminum fabrication
- · Manufacturing or production assembly
- · RV or specialty vehicle building
If you know your way around tools, take pride in precise work and understand the mechanics of large trucks, we want to talk to you. You’ll Probably Recognise Yourself Here
You have a passion for vehicles and equipment.
You’re comfortable with power tools and a wide range of hand tools, and you enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.
You take a methodical approach, pay attention to the details and don’t walk past things that aren’t right.
You learn quickly, adapt to new processes and enjoy solving problems.
You show up, you’re dependable and you bring a positive attitude.
Most importantly, your crew would describe you as reliable, precise, hard-working and someone they can count on.
What We’re Looking For
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- Experience with drilling and tapping aluminum.
- Automotive Assembly, One Year Preferred
- Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to new processes.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong practical skills in using a variety of tools, including power tools.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Effective problem-solving skills.
Fire truck manufacturing experience is not required. The right attitude matters just as much as the right experience.
Why Hub Fire Engines?
We’re a long-standing Abbotsford business built on a team of dedicated people who are about what they build.
We’re local.
Established.
Proud of our work.
And with us, you can stop commuting and work close to home.
You’ll be part of a crew that takes pride in building fire trucks for the people who keep our communities safe, for a company whose promise you can stand behind:
Building Quality. Driving Trust.
What You’ll Receive
- Full time Union Position, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM
- Based on experience and qualifications. Expected Salary: $30.00-$34.00 per hour.
- A safe and healthy work environment
- Fully paid health and dental plan
- Disability insurance and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care and vision care
- On-site parking
- Paid time-off
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to
[email protected] Join Hub Fire Engines, visit us at: www.hubfire.com
Building Quality. Driving Trust.
Pay: $30.00-$34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
📌 Assembler/Finisher - Truck Bodies (Abbotsford)
🏢 Hub Fire Engines
📍 Abbotsford