Assembler - General

About Savaria – Better Mobility for Life

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build quality products and to be attentive to the needs of our customers.

Savaria employs 2,500 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Garaventa Lift has a long-standing reputation as a world-class manufacturer specializing in LU/LA elevators, home elevators, and platform wheelchair lifts. Our passion is in creating an accessible world by developing and distributing products which promote barrier free access for all! Check out what we do at www.garaventalift.com! The roots of the company date back to 1928, when Garaventa pioneers built their first cable car in the Swiss alps and founded the company. Today, Garaventa Lift has grown into a global market leader thanks to innovative design, product functionality, and overall quality and safety. Our lifts are installed and maintained in over 100,000 private homes and public facilities such as office buildings, churches and places of worship, universities and train stations.

Position Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Assembler - General to join our team in Surrey, BC. This role will report to the Vertical Supervisor and will be required to perform various duties in assembling and testing electrical components for our innovative accessibility products. Your work will directly contribute to the production of high-quality wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators, and other essential equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that is committed to quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Work Location: Surrey BC, 18920 36 Ave, Surrey, BC V3Z 0P6, Canada

This is a 100% on-site position

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical components and systems according to technical specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality checks of assembled components to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical assemblies as needed, addressing any issues or defects promptly.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of production goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to all safety protocols and company guidelines.
• Document assembly processes, test results, and any deviations from standard procedures.
• Assist with the development of new assembly techniques and contribute to process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience

• Energetic, eager, tenacious!
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in electrical assembly or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant certifications or experience in electrical assembly or manufacturing are advantageous.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documents, including blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly tools and equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical components and circuitry.
• Ability to perform detailed quality inspections and tests.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have the ability to perform all tasks with minimum supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, managers, other stakeholders.
• Should possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or feel materials.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to walk throughout facility.

Employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally and lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds with assistance of another person. Assistance is available for weights above persons lifting capabilities.

Why Work with Us?

• Be part of a global, publicly traded company with a meaningful mission
• Competitive compensation
• Competitive salary with medical and dental benefits.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
• Work with a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation and integrity
• Make a difference by helping people access a better quality of life

Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

Savaria is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all individuals. We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable accessibility laws.

AI & Technology Notice (Recruitment Process):
Savaria may use technology tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including video/audio interview recording and secure internal systems to manage applications. Candidate information may be processed through our HR systems (including ADP Workforce Now) to support scheduling, communication, and recruitment workflow.

Interview recordings, where used, are collected for evaluation purposes only and are handled in a secure and confidential manner, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Please note that we receive a high volume of applications. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Savaria.
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If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to something that matters, we encourage you to apply today.

Hiring step

1. Pre-screening with HR
2. In-person Interview and facility tour
3. Background check and offer