Job Description

The Senior Assembler independently completes full product builds from start to finish while providing hands-on leadership to a small team of assemblers. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to read and interpret shop and technical drawings, and experience overseeing others to ensure high-quality, customized builds rather than repetitive production line work.

Responsibilities

- Perform complete product builds from start to finish, assembling all components rather than focusing on single parts on a production line.
- Read, interpret, and work from shop drawings, blueprints, and technical drawings to guide each build.
- Lead and oversee a team of 23 assemblers in a designated work area, providing direction, support, and quality oversight.
- Explain and interpret technical and shop drawings to team members to ensure accurate assembly and adherence to specifications.
- Use a wide range of hand and power tools safely and effectively during the assembly process.
- Ensure mechanical fit, finish, and function of assembled products, making adjustments and corrections as needed.
- Apply carpentry or cabinet-making skills when working with wood and other materials as required by the build.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in a bright manufacturing shop environment.
- Collaborate with engineering and other internal teams as needed to clarify build requirements and resolve technical issues.
- Meet production targets while maintaining high quality standards and supporting a strong team culture.
- Be available for overtime, including occasional Saturday shifts, to support workload demands.

Essential Skills

- Minimum of 3 years of experience performing full product builds from start to finish, not limited to production line assembly.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting shop drawings, technical drawings, and blueprints.
- Demonstrated ability to explain and interpret technical drawings to others in a clear and practical manner.
- Experience managing or leading others in an assembly or mechanical environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude supported by formal training such as an engineering background, technician diploma, carpentry, or cabinet-making education.
- Hands-on experience using a variety of hand and power tools in a manufacturing or assembly setting.




- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly as part of daily work.
- Experience working with wood, including basic carpentry, construction, or crating.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Formal technical training such as an engineering background, technician diploma, carpentry program, or cabinet-making qualification.
- Experience in blueprint reading and application in a manufacturing or assembly setting.
- background in carpentry or cabinet making, with an understanding of fit, finish, and material handling.
- Exposure to large manufacturing facilities and small-shop environments.
- Strong communication skills for coordinating work and guiding team members.
- Reliability and consistent attendance, supported by an interest in attendance-based incentives.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, stable organization that invests in employee growth and offers opportunities to move up and transfer between facilities. The company provides medical and dental benefits and a pension plan upon permanent hire, along with a bi-weekly attendance bonus and abundant overtime opportunities. Workloads are spread across multiple industries, contributing to long-term stability, and the organization has a proven track record of maintaining staff levels through challenging economic periods. A strong, team-oriented culture is supported by regular company events and a focus on collaboration and mutual support.

Work Setting

You will work in a bright, clean, non-union manufacturing shop within a large facility that is home to approximately 18 assemblers, with engineering and sales also located on-site. The shop promotes a strong team-player culture and regularly hosts BBQs and company events to build camaraderie. The environment is mechanically focused, with frequent use of hand and power tools and regular handling of wood and other materials. Day shifts run from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM,



Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday overtime as needed. Afternoon shifts run from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM, Monday to Thursday. The workload is stable, and overtime is often available, supported by a bi-weekly attendance bonus structure.

Pay and Benefits

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Certificates and Training

- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements/Health and Safety

Physical Demands:

- Walking (short & long distances (30-40% of the time)
- Standing (8 hours on concrete)
- Gripping; pinch gripping and power gripping both unsupported and supported objects weighing up to 10lbs. highly repetitive with the wrist bent in 30 degree flexion, extension and ulnar deviation: more than 3 hours total per day
- Pushing/Pulling: Moving lift and power carts loaded with material up to 200 pounds
- Reaching: Neck bent more than 45 degrees while pressing wood product (10% of pressing job). Back bent forward more than 30 degrees while pressing wood product (10% of pressing job)
- Lifting: 1-40 pounds average of 5 pounds continual. Waist to knee, knee to waist, waist to chest, waist to forwards

During the course of your employment, you will be exposed to:

- Noise: In excess of 90 Dbl, mandatory hearing protection
- Temperature: Ranges from 18-34 Celsius
- Air quality: Some dust (dust collector and ventilation installed)
- Traveling in inclement weather
- May experience a variety of cultural and/or religious practices

NEFAB is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources in your application.

While NEFAB appreciates your expression of interest in this position, only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Assembler (Mississauga)
🏢 Nefab Group
📍 Mississauga