Assembler

FLIR Unmanned Aerial Systems, ULC; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the defense industry as a Production Assembler, where you'll ensure quality and performance of unmanned aircraft systems. This role involves assembling and testing components, collaborating with teams, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in electronics assembly and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in general electronics assembly.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Ability to understand assembly instructions and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and dis-assemble electrical and mechanical components.
• Test electrical and mechanical components and systems.
• Collaborate with other functional teams during New Product Introduction builds.

Skills

Soldering

Assembly troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Technical documentation understanding

Proficiency in English

Tools

Hand assembly tools

Job description

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Job Summary

At Teledyne FLIR - Waterloo, we are a global leader in high-performance, high-reliability, small unmanned aircraft (drones) for commercial, government, defense and military.

As part of the Operations team, our Production Assembler have an impact in ensuring quality and performance before our customers receive their products. All roles at Teledyne FLIR require great teamwork, and a passion for getting things done the right way. We work smart and hard by solving problems and making sure the solution works for all stakeholders.

Primary Job Duties

• Assemble and dis-assemble electrical and mechanical components and systems as required
• Test electrical and mechanical components and systems
• Collaborate with other functional teams during New Product Introduction builds
• Provide feedback to engineering and operations groups regarding first time assemblies
• Complete repair on assemblies that have failed during one of the post-assembly tests
• Assist in product validation and flight testing when required
• Provide hands-on training to other Production Operators
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Kaizen
• Maintain 5S of your work area
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

You want to work for a technology company that is innovative and growing, meaning you are hands-on and thinking at the same time : “Think, then do”. You see your success through the overall performance of the company and its reputation. You are comfortable working with cross-functional teams and supporting your colleagues to help everyone get things done right. You want to challenge, be challenged and learn, but most of all you want to be a part of something and see the results of your work.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• 5+ years of experience in general electronics assembly with knowledge of Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, 8 Wastes, Kaizen, Standardized Work)
• Soldering experience with PCBA and wiring assemblies
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English
• Ability to understand assembly instructions and technical documentation
• Familiarity with hand assembly tools
• Experience with PCBA – IPC inspection is an asset
• Basic assembly troubleshooting skills are an asset

Teledyne FLIR and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne FLIR is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender identity, gender expression, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

Teledyne FLIR is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiring process. If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process or interview please call [phone].

Eligible to be certified to examine, possess, and transfer items under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and legally authorized to work in Canada.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.