Start Date: 09-03-2026
Date Added: 09-03-2026
Status: Accepting Candidates
Industry: Aerospace
Categories: AE53 – Assembly Technician

Description:Assembly Team Leader

Location: Ajax, ON   
Term: Contract position – 12 months
Shift: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday – 7:30 am to 12:30 pm   
Pay Rate: $48 – $51 per hour (based on experience)  

Job Summary: 
Reporting to the Assembly Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects involved with managing the Assembly Department.

Responsibilities: 
•    Responsible to produce a quality product on time and at cost
•    Improve efficiencies and maintain continuous improvement initiatives –reduce overall assembly costs by driving Standardized Work and improving Assembly Line concepts
•    Improve cost of quality by reducing NCR’s, Scrap, Rework and Quality Escapes (internal and external)
•    Develop teamwork and improve motivation overseeing both Assembly and Assembly Support Staff (Assy Planning and Stores) personnel
•    Utilize and maintain daily SQCDP Team Meetings
•    Ensure all personnel receive appropriate and effective training
•    Participate in the development of and adherence to budgets – operating costs, capital etc.
•    Schedule and forecast work (in conjunction with the Assembly Program Planner) through the department ensuring sufficient capacity in equipment and personnel
•    Liaise with internal customers/suppliers i.e. shared services: Finance, Human Resources, and Quality etc.
•    Maintain compliance to Company Rules, Procedures and Collective Agreement and Employment Standards Act
•    Co-ordination of Assembly and Test activities with PPM’s
•    Ensuring a high standard of Shop Organization, FOD Control, Housekeeping / 5S and Safety
•    Resolution of technical issues in conjunction with Quality and Engineering

Qualifications:
•    A University degree or College diploma in Business Administration, Operations or Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years in an Assembly environment
•    Excellent organization and communication skills, must be Results Driven
•    Familiarity with aerospace components, hydraulics, aerospace electronics, manufacturing processes and quality control
•    Must possess problem solving skills and have the ability to be proactive and innovative in approach
•    Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, SAP, ShopVue and detailed understanding of shop floor control systems
•    Familiarity with managing/supervising in a unionized environment would be an asset
•    Knowledge of ERP systems and shop floor control techniques
•    Understanding of and experience working with Aerospace Quality standards
•    Potential requirement to conduct shift work and support requirements outside normal working hours

To apply please email your resume to Lisa at: lisa@cantech.agency

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