General Assembler

About the Company and Role

Pride Bodies Ltd., a subsidiary of Wabtec Corporation located in Cambridge, Ontario, specializes in designing and manufacturing custom truck bodies, including utility, service, construction, and railway vehicles. Our environmentally-conscious products are tailored to meet customer specifications.

As a General Assembler, you will join the Assembly Department, collaborating closely with the Assembly Supervisor and around 14 fellow assemblers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety, quality standards, process improvement, and teamwork in all activities.
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately and meet customer expectations.
• Follow assembly instructions effectively and meet deadlines.
• Employ safe automotive and manufacturing practices consistently.
• Interpret shop drawings to perform independent assembly work.
• Use hand tools for assembly processes.
• Install body parts such as doors, trim, and moldings.
• Fabricate components like mud-flap brackets and mounting plates.
• Mount and install parts including air tanks and compressors.
• Manage assigned work orders from start to finish with minimal support.
• Perform additional related duties as needed with proper training.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of high school diploma or GED.
• Reliable attendance record and punctuality.
• Commitment to workplace safety, including hazard identification before tasks.
• Effective communication skills and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Physical strength and endurance for manual labor.
• Ability to read and understand engineering and shop drawings.
• Mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Regularly standing, walking, talking, and listening throughout shifts.
• Occasional sitting and ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Good close vision and depth perception required.
• Mandatory use of safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection during shifts.

Work Conditions and Benefits

• Work schedule comprises a 41-hour week: Monday to Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. - noon.
• Hourly pay ranges from $24.29 to $29.99.
• Access to annual vacation and paid company holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits starting from hire date, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance, out-of-country medical coverage, and group RRSP/DPSP.
• Allowances for safety boots and prescription safety glasses, with uniforms provided after probation.
• Educational assistance opportunities.
• Convenient location on bus routes with on-site parking available.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent on legal work authorization in Canada and successful completion of a background check.

Wabtec is a global leader with over 150 years of experience in transportation sectors such as freight rail, transit, ports, and mining. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and provide accommodations as needed.