Assistant Production Worker

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New Flyer
Leading manufacturer of buses and transportation solutions across North America.
Assemble and install bus components in a heavy‑duty transit bus production line.
12 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
9,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical Service
Warranty Management
Fleet Campaigns
Parts Support
Product Support
Service Center Operations
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
5s compliance
blueprint interpretation
troubleshooting
sub‑assembly
power tools
safety compliance
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Participate in ongoing training, development, and feedback sessions to support personal growth and team success
  • Cross-train in various roles to build a diverse skillset and support operational flexibility.
  • Interpret and follow blueprints, schematics, and process documentation to assemble and install critical bus components.
  • Troubleshoot and escalate build issues, misalignments, or quality concerns in real-time.
  • Work collaboratively with team members and production leadership to meet daily performance targets and first-time quality goals.
  • Execute sub-assembly and installation work using a range of handheld and power tools, ensuring alignment with specifications and quality standards.
  • Perform tasks with a strong commitment to workplace safety, following all required PPE, lockout/tagout, and hazard prevention protocols.
What you bring
manufacturing
schematics
hand tools
troubleshooting
team communication
diagnostic tools
  • Minimum 1-3 years in a manufacturing or skilled trades environment involving mechanical, electrical, structural, or fabrication work. Heavy-duty or complex vehicle assembly experience is a strong asset.
  • Proven ability to work with schematics, build sheets, measuring tools, and handheld equipment.
  • Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools in a production setting
  • Comfortable troubleshooting minor issues, identifying quality concerns, and ensuring proper escalation when required.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, lift up to 50 lbs., and work in confined or elevated spaces with proper PPE
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively within a structured team environment.
  • Familiarity with torquing, fitting, alignment, and diagnostic tools is an asset.
  • Willingness to develop deep expertise in specific build areas or systems.
Benefits
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members
  • 401K with generous company match / or Registered pension plan with generous company match)
  • Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
  • Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
80 Years
Experience
Operates with a heritage spanning eight decades in transportation solutions.
Thousands Employed
Workforce
Employs thousands of skilled workers across multiple facilities.
Thousands Delivered
Fleet
Delivered thousands of buses to various transit systems.
Millions Served
Ridership
Millions of people rely on its transportation services daily.
  • Provide innovative bus solutions for urban and rural transit.
  • Focus on quality, sustainability, and safety.
  • Part of NFI Group, a global leader in bus manufacturing.
  • Cater to public transit systems, municipalities, and private providers.
  • Shape the future of sustainable mobility.
Culture + Values
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Accountability
  • Passionate
  • Responsive
  • Decisive
  • Fair
  • Ethical
  • Citizenship
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2050
Carbon Neutral Target
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in communities through zero-emission bus deployment.
1.9k Zero-Emission Buses
Electric Bus Deployment
Delivered over 1,900 zero-emission buses across various cities and countries.
95% Material Recovery
Battery Recycling Efforts
Recycling pilot program recovered up to 95% of lithium-ion materials from end-of-life batteries.
$15M Investment
Manufacturing Expansion
Canadian government invested $15 million to increase zero-emission bus manufacturing capacity.
  • Targeting net-zero carbon communities by 2050 through zero-emission bus deployment (e.g., Miami-Dade plan)
  • Began battery recycling pilot converting 1,450 kg of end-of-life modules
  • Committed to CALSTART’s Drive to Zero pledge: zero-emission dominance for new heavy-duty vehicles by 2025, full new-sales zero-emission by 2040
  • Canadian government invested $15M to expand Winnipeg zero-emission bus manufacturing capacity by 240 units/year by 2027
Inclusion & Diversity
2022 Commitment
APTA Racial Equity
Committed to a five-principle roadmap focusing on racial equity, including demographic assessments and policy reviews.
  • Launched a Community Benefits Framework to enhance hiring of diverse, underserved, underrepresented, and disadvantaged individuals.
  • Developed the Anniston Workforce Development Program, focusing on local hiring, inclusion, engagement, and equity through the Employee Engagement Committee.
  • Implemented a zero-tolerance workplace discrimination policy, ensuring a safe and respectful environment with multi-channel employee engagement.
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