Mechanical General Assembler
- London, ON, Canada
Compensation: $26.00 - $32.00/hour based on experience. · Contract
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- Compensation: $26.00 - $32.00/hour based on experience.
- Job type
- Contract
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- Education
- High school diploma
- Experience
- 1-3 years relevant experience
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Description
Mechanical General Assemblers (salaried fixed term contract with potential to become permanent) - Multiple Openings
Compensation: $26.00 - $32.00/hour based on experience.
We offer a benefits package, including health and dental coverage. Bring your experience to a team that is growing. We are hiring multiple Assemblers.
Maintain the World’s Leading Combat Vehicles.
At General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, we pride ourselves on designing and producing the most advanced and dependable military vehicles fielded around the globe. Bring your expertise to a team that’s driving the future of defense technology. As a valued member of our team, you will help support the world-class Light Armoured vehicles (LAVS) that protect our troops in some of the toughest environments around the globe. Join us and take an active role in delivering innovative solutions that make a difference - for our soldiers, and for global security.
Key Job Elements
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? At General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, you will have the unique opportunity to directly contribute to the safety and success of Canadian soldiers. This is more than just a career move – it’s a chance to grow professionally while playing a vital role in safeguarding those who protect us. Apply today!
Mechanical General Assemblers (salaried fixed term contract with potential to become permanent) - Multiple Openings
Compensation: $26.00 - $32.00/hour based on experience.
We offer a benefits package, including health and dental coverage. Bring your experience to a team that is growing. We are hiring multiple Assemblers.
Maintain the World’s Leading Combat Vehicles.
At General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, we pride ourselves on designing and producing the most advanced and dependable military vehicles fielded around the globe. Bring your expertise to a team that’s driving the future of defense technology. As a valued member of our team, you will help support the world-class Light Armoured vehicles (LAVS) that protect our troops in some of the toughest environments around the globe. Join us and take an active role in delivering innovative solutions that make a difference - for our soldiers, and for global security.
Key Job Elements
- Install, align, and securely fasten vehicle components, including powerpacks, axles, suspension systems, steering assemblies, and other related systems.
- Route, secure, and connect electrical wiring harnesses, control panels, and junction boxes according to electrical schematics.
- Safely operate overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts and other special tools and test equipment, to position and install components.
- Use calibrated torque wrenches, pneumatic impact guns, and specialized fasteners to meet strict engineering specifications.
- Conduct repairs, modifications, and retrofits on Light Armoured Vehicles
- Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues
- Prepare input for various management and log reports
- Provide accurate time reporting data to assist in monitoring and tracking project budgets and project status
- This is a 12-month salaried fixed term contract with potential to become permanent.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in mechanics or assembly is a plus
- 1-3 years relevant experience
- Ability to follow detailed assembly instructions and produce high-quality work
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks, stand for extended periods, and lift objects as needed
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions, and perform physical tasks – i.e. lifting, climbing
- Ability to drive a Fork Truck and operate Portable Cranes and other material handling equipment
- Must be able to work in a Swing Shift Operation
- More than 2 years of mechanical assembly experience in heavy manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or agricultural equipment industries
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve fitment issues common to specialized, highly customized environments
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference? At General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, you will have the unique opportunity to directly contribute to the safety and success of Canadian soldiers. This is more than just a career move – it’s a chance to grow professionally while playing a vital role in safeguarding those who protect us. Apply today!
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Responsibilities
Install, align, and fasten mechanical and electrical components on Light Armoured Vehicles, using schematics, specialized tools, and material-handling equipment. Perform repairs, modifications, and retrofits, monitor parts usage, and provide accurate management, log, and time-reporting information.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of relevant experience are required; technical or vocational training in mechanics or assembly is a plus. Candidates must be able to follow detailed instructions, perform physical tasks including work in confined spaces, operate forklifts and portable cranes, and work swing shifts; heavy-industry mechanical assembly experience and fitment troubleshooting are preferred.
Skills
- Mechanical Assembly
- Vehicle Component Installation
- Electrical Wiring
- Reading Electrical Schematics
- Crane and Hoist Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Torque Tool Operation
- Vehicle Repair and Modification
- Troubleshooting Fitment Issues
- Following Assembly Instructions
- Quality Control
- Time Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Working in Confined Spaces
- Physical Stamina
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- Logistics
Keywords
- Light Armoured Vehicles
- Mechanical Assembly
- Powerpacks
- Axles
- Suspension Systems
- Steering Assemblies
- Electrical Wiring Harnesses
- Control Panels
- Junction Boxes
- Electrical Schematics
- Overhead Cranes
- Hoists
- Forklifts
- Portable Cranes
- Torque Wrenches
- Pneumatic Impact Guns
- Specialized Fasteners
- Vehicle Repairs
- Modifications
- Retrofits
- Heavy Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Agricultural Equipment
- Fitment Troubleshooting
- Material Handling Equipment
- Swing Shift