John Deere Specialty Products - Assembly Technician

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Title: JDSP - Assembly Technician - 117638
Primary Location: Canada (CA) - British Columbia - Langley

John Deere Specialty Products is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of  ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN at our Langley Facility. We are looking for motivated candidates to be members of our high quality, fast-paced team!

Position Summary
In this role you will be part of a high-performance team responsible for a variety of semi-skilled tasks necessary to build quality equipment. 

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Perform work in accordance with all internal quality and safety standards
• Work individually at a production station or at an assembly station as part of a group, to perform operations on various parts according to specifications and build schedules.
• Perform own setups and/or works from part prints and/or job specifications.
• Conduct and record performance tests, makes final adjustments and checks defects using testing equipment as required.
• Check results for conformance to print and/or specifications and makes necessary corrections.
• Record data and/or keep records for quality, maintenance and/or preventive maintenance, etc.
• Perform rework and/or repair on completed products by tear down and re-assembly, installing, replacing, reworking, fitting and adjusting parts as required.
• Move and position loads as required.
• Lubricate, clean and perform preventative maintenance and minor repair as necessary.
• Perform training, cross-training and the rotation of jobs, and fill-in when necessary.
• Contribute towards Kaizen and SCR initiatives.
• Assist and support other team members with minimal supervision.
• Perform required daily safety and quality checklists.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with various hand and power tools
• Experience with overhead cranes preferred 
• Basic computer skills
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and push up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work from heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and climb ladders.
• Ability to climb, kneel, work above your head and in tight spaces
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with varying temperatures. 

Hour of Work

• Successful incumbents must be available to work Monday to Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM.

Additional job details:

• Starting rate of $30.00/hour
• Safety equipment will be supplied

John Deere offers a variety of benefits to support employees’ physical, emotional and financial well-being. Our benefits package represents an important part of the Total Rewards value of your job. As a full-time John Deere Production employee, you will be eligible for Pension, Health and Dental Benefits, and Life Insurance.

Candidates applying for this position must be eligible to work in Canada. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company receiving prior to the start date: satisfactory results of a Criminal background check (must be 18 years of age for consent) and proof of the legal right to work in Canada.

The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions.

In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. As an equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.