Manufacturing Technician
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Dependable Emergency Vehicles
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician – Emergency Vehicles
Location: Brampton, ON (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
Founded in 1975, Dependable Emergency Vehicles is a proud, family-operated business and one of Canada’s largest emergency vehicle manufacturing facilities. Every day, our team designs and builds custom fire trucks and emergency response apparatus that first responders rely on to save lives. When you join Dependable, you become part of a dedicated crew that takes pride in Canadian manufacturing craftsmanship.
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled, hands-on Manufacturing Technician to join our production team in Brampton. In this role, you will assemble, install, and outfit custom fire and emergency vehicle bodies onto commercial and custom truck chassis according to detailed engineering specifications.
Key Responsibilities
• Assemble and mount custom emergency vehicle bodies, compartments, structural mounting systems, and heavy components onto truck chassis.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, production drawings, and electrical/hydraulic schematics to ensure accurate builds.
• Install mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and 12-volt electrical systems, including emergency lighting, pumps, and control panels.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, fabrication equipment, and shop machinery safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Qualifications & Experience
• Previous experience in heavy truck assembly, emergency vehicle manufacturing, trailer building, automotive/heavy equipment repair, or custom metal fabrication.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and follow technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools (wrenches, drills, impact guns, grinders, etc.); owning a basic set of personal hand tools is an asset.
• Experience with 12-volt electrical wiring, hydraulics, or aluminum MIG/TIG welding is a strong plus.
• Ability to lift heavy components, stand for extended periods, and work effectively both independently and as part of a fast-paced production team.
What We Offer
• Competitive hourly wages based on skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, medical, and dental benefits package.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to build a long-term career in specialized vehicle manufacturing.
• Meaningful work building life-saving equipment for fire departments and communities across Canada
How to Apply
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Responsibilities
Assemble and mount custom emergency vehicle bodies, compartments, structural systems, and heavy components onto truck chassis according to engineering specifications. Interpret technical drawings and install mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and 12-volt electrical systems while operating shop tools safely and maintaining an organized work area.
Requirements
Candidates should have relevant experience in heavy truck assembly, emergency vehicle manufacturing, trailer building, vehicle or equipment repair, or custom metal fabrication, along with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret technical drawings. They should be proficient with hand and power tools, able to handle physically demanding work, and able to work independently and as part of a production team; electrical, hydraulic, or aluminum welding experience is an asset.
Skills
- Heavy Truck Assembly
- Emergency Vehicle Manufacturing
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Mechanical Assembly
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- 12-Volt Electrical Wiring
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Metal Fabrication
- Aluminum MIG/TIG Welding
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Teamwork
- Physical Stamina
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- On-the-Job Training
- Career Development Opportunities
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- Transportation
Keywords
- Emergency Vehicle Manufacturing
- Fire Trucks
- Truck Chassis
- Heavy Truck Assembly
- Vehicle Body Assembly
- Compartments
- Structural Mounting Systems
- Engineering Specifications
- Blueprints
- Production Drawings
- Electrical Schematics
- Hydraulic Schematics
- Mechanical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- 12-Volt Electrical Systems
- Emergency Lighting
- Pumps
- Control Panels
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Fabrication Equipment
- Shop Machinery
- Trailer Building
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Custom Metal Fabrication
- Aluminum MIG/TIG Welding
- Workplace Safety