Assembler

Job Title: Assembler / Rig Out Technician
Job Description

The Assembler (Rig Out Technician) outfits and upfits new truck chassis and work vehicles with customer-specific equipment and accessories. This role focuses on installing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on truck bodies and accessories to deliver clean, factory-quality finished vehicles that meet high workmanship and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install service bodies, crane decks, flat decks, and related truck bodies on new truck chassis.
• Install and integrate lighting systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems on work vehicles.
• Mount truck accessories and ensure all installations are level, square, and properly aligned.
• Read and interpret installation drawings, blueprints, schematics, and work orders to complete jobs accurately.
• Complete wiring for auxiliary systems and truck accessories, ensuring proper routing and secure connections.
• Route and secure hydraulic and electrical lines in a clean, professional, and safe manner.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently for cutting, fastening, mounting, and assembly tasks.
• Perform quality checks to ensure all equipment and installations meet internal standards and customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Ensure the final product has a clean, professional, factory-quality appearance before delivery.
• Work independently in active shop bays while coordinating with other team members as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment when working around large vehicles, heavy components, and shop equipment.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven hands-on assembly and installation experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience installing or assembling mechanical equipment, including electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, and equipment installation.
• Ability to confidently use hand tools and power tools in an industrial or mechanical environment.
• Ability to read tape measures accurately and work to precise measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, installation drawings, schematics, and work orders.
• Ownership of basic mechanic hand tools suitable for mechanical assembly and installation work.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, mechanical installation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical assembly, wiring of accessories, and basic electrical repair.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, including routing and securing hydraulic lines.
• Background in equipment installation, maintenance, and repair in a shop or field environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to clean, professional workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized while managing tasks and priorities.
• Strong organizational skills to track work orders, parts, and installation steps.
• Comfort working with hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment in a busy industrial setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Transport trailer manufacturing experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Welding ticket is considered an asset, including experience with aluminum welding.
• Overhead crane ticket is an asset for handling large components safely.
• Forklift ticket is an asset for working around and moving heavy parts and equipment.
• Experience in trailer service, fabrication, or related trades is beneficial.
• Interest in career progression into trailer service, fabrication, or related shop roles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with shop and office teams.
• Commitment to safety and consistent use of personal protective equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a steady, long-established company with a strong track record over many years, offering stability and ongoing demand for skilled trades. You work with a supportive crew in both the office and shop, with a culture that values teamwork, quality, and appreciation for employees. You benefit from wage reviews after three months and annual reviews thereafter, reflecting performance and growth. Overtime opportunities are available, and tuition reimbursement may be considered on a case-by-case basis to support your professional development. The shop focuses on custom production, giving you exposure to a diverse range of products and builds, keeping the work interesting and varied. You receive boot and tool allowances, and there are opportunities to work with aluminum and expand your skills in areas such as trailer service and fabrication. Employee appreciation lunches and a focus on recognition contribute to a positive and engaging workplace.

Work Environment

Work takes place in an indoor industrial shop environment focused on truck chassis and equipment builds. You work in active bays around large vehicles and heavy components such as decks, cranes, and toolboxes. The role involves frequent standing, walking, and bending throughout the day, along with regular lifting, positioning of parts, and tool handling. You frequently use hand tools and power tools, and you are exposed to noise from drilling, grinding, and fabrication work. There is regular contact with oil, grease, metal parts, and wiring, and some tasks require working in tight spaces under or inside truck bodies. The shop is not fully climate-controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. Safety is a priority, and personal protective equipment such as steel-toe boots and safety gear is required. The standard schedule is a first-shift role, Monday to Thursday, 6:00 . to 4:30 . You provide your own basic mechanic hand tools, while the company supplies specialty tools, shop equipment, and larger installation equipment to support your work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Abbotsford, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Abbotsford,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.