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Entry Level Wiring Technician

  • Surrey, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Starting Wage: Day Shift $19.50 /hour
Location: Surrey, BC

IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century.What we offer:
  • $19.50/hour to start, plus excellent benefits
  • On-the-job training
  • Work schedules Available
    • Day Shift 6:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday (Flex Friday)
    • Evening Shift: 4:30pm - 3:00am Monday - Thursday (Flex Friday 10% premium)
    • All Training will be held on the day shift Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm for the first 4 weeks. 
  • Safe, clean work environment
  • Variety of Tasks and opportunity to learn
What will you be responsible for:
  • Complete assembly and wiring of electrical components
  • Use wire termination and component layout tools including but not limited to strippers, wire cutters, wire crimpers, screwdrivers, tee square, machinist square, tape measure, wrenches and pliers
  • Follow company established practices for wire termination, routing, bundles, wire harnesses and wire numbers
  • Mount electrical components including circuit breakers, switches, transformers, relays, contactors, terminals, input/output devices and/or all other related switchgear electrical devices
  • Meeting production schedules while maintaining IEM’s strictest quality standards
  • Keep work area clean and organized
  • Keep the supervisor informed of problems, progress and suggestions in a timely manner
  • Adhere to established safety guidelines
  • Independently inspect own work for in process defects to ensure error-free products
  • Mount devices to back panels and enclosures using a variety of methods including drilling and tapping
  • Identify opportunities that provide cost effective alternative methods to process and materials
  • Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor
What you need to be part of our team:
  • High School Diploma
  • To be physically fit and mechanically inclined; prior use of hand tools (i.e. impact drill/driver)
  • Able to work in a manufacturing environment and perform physical requirements of the job, which may include standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50lbs and completing repetitive tasks for long period of time
  • Follow PPE requirements including wearing safety glasses and hearing protection at all times when working on the production floor and wearing CSA-approved steel-toe shoes
  • Ability to work quickly with your hands while maintaining accuracy and high quality
  • Must have own transport as there is no public transit in the area
  • Proven Safe Work Record
  • Strong work ethic and motivation to learn
  • Ability to perform basic computer functions, including navigating a computer, using a mouse and keyboard, and entering or accessing information as required
  • Must be a team player
Physical/Mental/Environment:
Physical Demands:
  • Activities: Sitting – 5% Walking/Standing – 95%
  • Lifting: Frequently lift up to 50 lbs
  • Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, crawl and climb
  • Vision: Long periods of close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items
  • Hand and arm strength: requires a strong, firm grip to hold onto wires for long periods of time
  • Coordination: frequent ladder use
Mental Demands:
  • Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Environment:
  • Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes
**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **
More about this job

Responsibilities

Assemble and wire electrical components and switchgear devices, using hand tools and established practices for terminations, routing, and harnesses. Meet production schedules and quality standards, inspect work, maintain a safe and organized work area, and communicate progress or issues to the supervisor.

Requirements

A high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, prior hand-tool experience, and the ability to work accurately in a manufacturing environment are required. Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands, follow PPE and safety requirements, have their own transportation, use basic computer functions, and work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

  • Electrical Assembly
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Wire Termination
  • Wire Routing
  • Wire Harness Assembly
  • Hand Tool Use
  • Electrical Component Mounting
  • Drilling And Tapping
  • Quality Inspection
  • Reading Electrical Drawings
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Attention To Detail
  • Physical Stamina
  • Workplace Safety
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Excellent Benefits
  • On-The-Job Training

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Electrical Distribution Equipment
  • Power Quality Equipment
  • Switchgear
  • Electrical Component Assembly
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Wire Termination
  • Wire Routing
  • Wire Bundles
  • Wire Harnesses
  • Wire Numbers
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Switches
  • Transformers
  • Relays
  • Contactors
  • Terminals
  • Input/Output Devices
  • Wire Strippers
  • Wire Cutters
  • Wire Crimpers
  • Screwdrivers
  • Impact Drill/Driver
  • Drilling And Tapping
  • Electrical Drawings
  • Quality Standards
  • PPE
  • CSA-Approved Steel-Toe Shoes
  • Safety Glasses
  • Hearing Protection
  • Manufacturing

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