Materials Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Waterdown, Ontario, invites applications for a 16-month Materials Co-op starting May 2026. You will support the Operations Team, learn Materials Management processes, and gain hands-on experience with parts picking, receiving, and ERP LN transactions.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a university co-op program, with strong data entry and Excel skills, and an interest in continuous improvement within a defense-related supply chain.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a recognized co-op program in university.
• Operations or Materials background preferred.
• Must be able to obtain CGP clearance.
• Co-op term starts May 2026 and runs for 16 months.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a continuous improvement team to add value to the current materials process.
• Pick parts for Assembly kits and backfill shortages on the production floor.
• Receive material from the dock and store it properly.
• Put away material from receiving dock and/or shop floor.
• Cycle count material and trace inventory discrepancies to root cause.
• Transact material into the LN ERP system and support stores team as needed.
• Transfer material to shipping, complete paperwork, and move parts to shipping location.
• Move and handle materials up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data entry

Excel

Jira/Confluence

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Operations / Materials background

Co-op program enrollment

CGP clearance eligibility

Tools

ERP LN

Jira/Confluence

Job description

Materials Co-op

Reference #43964

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

This will be a 16 month co-op term to begin May 2026 working with our materials and stores team.

Primary Responsibilities

Daily tasks to support the Operations Team and better understand Materials Management:

• Participate in a continuous improvement team to add value to the current materials process


• Pick parts for Assembly kits


• Backfill and deliver part shortages to the production floor


• Receive material from the dock


• Put away material from the receiving dock and or shop floor


• Cycle count material, and ability to trace back to root cause of inventory discrepancy


• Ability to transact material into our ERP system (LN )


• Support the CSG stores team if work load is high- by picking parts


• Transfer material to shipping- pick parts, complete paperwork and physically move material from stores to shipping location


• Able to move <50lbs with assistance ( cart)

Required Capabilities

• Highly energized, task/ results oriented


• Able to work well with various departments


• Good communication skills


• Good Organization skills


• Timely Completion of tasks


• Attention to detail


• Strong data entry skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel


• Knowledge of Jira/Confluence is beneficial

Desired Education and Experiences

• University or College level- Operations / Materials back ground or relative experience


• Knowledge on how to do Root Cause Corrective Action


• Must be able to complete a 16 month Co-Op term starting May 2026


• Currently enrolled and in good standing with co-op program through accredited university


• Able to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.