Accessibility
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.
Savaria Patient Care
Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Production Supervisor and located 100% on site at 1625 Industrial Blvd Magog Quebec, this position will require to perform various duties of electrical and non-electrical sub-assembly, and preparing parts and components of patient lifts, for final assembly.
This is a 100% on-site position
Key Responsibilities
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Responsible for following instructions on a Material Data Sheet, under the direction of the Production Supervisor.
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Install electronical controls and switches in Patient Lifts.
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Read blueprints and install parts at the right positions.
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Install and connect all associated control wiring.
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Checking the parts, troubleshoot and perform any rewiring if needed.
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Install mechanical or electronical components.
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Performs all final testing and troubleshooting.
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Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners to assemble components for final assembly.
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Operates hand drill or riveting machines to assist in assembly production.
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Other duties as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Certification
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Up to 2 years of related experience and/or training in electronics or electrical assembly
Experience
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Experience in electrical and/or mechanical assembly within a manufacturing environment
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures (English)
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Experience performing testing, troubleshooting, and rework of assembled components
Key Skills
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Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written, oral, and diagram-based instructions
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals -
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers
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Energetic, eager, and reliable with a strong work ethic
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Physically capable of standing for extended periods, reaching, walking throughout the facility, and lifting components (with assistance when required)
Physical Demands
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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.
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While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or feel materials.
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The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
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The employee is required to walk throughout facility.
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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?
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Be part of a global, publicly traded company with a meaningful mission
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Competitive compensation
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Competitive salary with medical and dental benefits.
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Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth
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Work with a collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation and integrity
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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.
Apply Now
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 steps
1. Pre-screening with HR
2. Virtual Interview with hiring manager/ Interview panels
4. In-person Interview and facility tour
5. Background check and offer
