Assembly Operator

5 – 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Familiarity with production equipment and safety standards

Assemble small, medium and/or large flat-stacked transformer cores using steel laminations according to work instructions, drawings, and/or blueprints to ensure conformance to customer specifications

Accurately stack, align, and interleave steel sheets to form the transformer core structure

Use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, rulers) to verify dimensions and tolerances

Install core supports, clamps, and insulation materials as required

Ensure correct orientation and stacking sequence of core laminations to meet electrical performance specifications

Operate core stacking tables, lifting devices, hoists, or cranes to position heavy components safely

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

How you’ll make an impact

The Assembly Operator is responsible for the precise assembly of small, medium and/or large flat-stacked transformer core assemblies using steel laminations. This role requires a strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, specification-compliant products. The operator will build, troubleshoot, and inspect transformer cores while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and maintain safety standards.