Mechanical Assembler (Permanent, Full Time)

We are hiring a Mechanical Assembler to build, fit, and integrate custom plastics converting and extrusion machinery from the ground up. You will manage custom 3-to-6-week builds—including slitters, winders, and die assemblies—translating complex blueprints into high-precision equipment.

Located in Mississauga Ontario, this is a permanent full time role! Competitive Pay: Up to $32.00/hour starting rate

• Consistent Schedule: Day shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday) with regular overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x (~1 hour/day).
• Apprenticeship Sponsorship: Employer actively sponsors and signs off on hours toward the 433A Industrial Mechanic Millwright certification.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage—including Health, Dental, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance—effective after 3 months.
• Assembly & Integration: Assemble, fit, and integrate custom web-handling and converting machinery strictly adhering to engineering blueprints and mechanical schematics.
• Precision-align, mount, and calibrate critical mechanical assemblies, including machine frames, rollers, shafts, bearings, gearboxes, and web-guiding systems.
• Precision Tuning & Quality Control: Level post-assembly rollers, verify bearing fits, set drive tensioning, and utilize precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, torque wrenches) to enforce strict mechanical tolerances.
• Fluid Power Installation: Assemble, route, and fit pneumatic and hydraulic lines, valves, and cylinders, performing initial pressure testing and diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Identify drawing discrepancies or structural defects and partner directly with engineering to execute effective design adjustments.
• Safely operate overhead cranes for heavy equipment positioning and perform benchtop modifications, custom fit-ups, and light machining as required.

Education & Experience: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or 3+ years of hands-on custom industrial machinery assembly experience.

• Strong proficiency in interpreting complex mechanical assembly drawings, schematics, and digital work instructions.
• Mechanical & Drive Systems: Deep knowledge of mechanical power transmission, drive alignments, gearboxes, and precision component fitments.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Sharp analytical and diagnostic skills to identify design discrepancies and mechanical issues early in assembly.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with converting, web-handling, or extrusion machinery; overhead crane operation experience

As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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