Production Associate, 1st/2nd Stage (3:30 pm – 12:00 midnight)

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

RRSP with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Referral Program

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Ottawa, Ontario, is hiring a Production Associate for 1st/2nd stage assembly, inspection and repair of CWDS products. The role requires experience with PTH and SMT, reading blueprints and following strict quality procedures.

You will operate wave soldering prep, use hand and power tools, and participate in daily meetings. A college certificate and 2+ years in manufacturing are assets. Ottawa-based with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Ability to read instructions, diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Experience with SMT/PTH components and wave soldering is beneficial.
• Experience in PWB assembly environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, fasten, and secure PTH or press-fit components.
• Operate equipment efficiently following the defined work schedule.
• Identify and report damages, missing, or incorrect parts to supervisor.
• Follow work instructions, drawings, diagrams, and specifications.
• Meet production and quality targets.
• Record production information or complete paperwork/system entries.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support yield improvement projects and lean training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand & power tools

Read work instructions

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma

College certificate/diploma in manufacturing or engineering technology

IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certification

Tools

Soldering equipment

Microscopes

Hot-air rework stations

Tweezers

ERP/SAP knowledge

Job description

**Production Associate, 1st/2nd Stage (3:30 pm – 12:00 midnight)**The Production Associate, 1st/2nd Stage will be responsible for assembly, inspection and repair processes involved in the manufacture of CWDS products. The successful candidate must be experienced in the handling of chemicals, components, tolling, soldering and de-soldering equipment and machines.**Location:** Ottawa, Ontario, Canada**Salary Range:** $41,300 - $55,000 plus 10% shift premiumPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.**We Take Care of Our People:**Paid Time Off **I** RRSP with Employer Match **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Competitive Pay **I** Referral Program **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture**Your Challenge:*** Install, align, fasten, and secure PTH or press fit components, mask components in preparation for wave, wire wrap, and help with Wash as required* Operate equipment efficiently following defined work schedule* Identify and report damages, missing, or incorrect parts to the appropriate supervisor or lead hand* Follow work instructions, drawings, diagrams, and specifications* Follow established procedures for quality, safety, productivity, and material handling* Meet expected production and quality targets* Record production information or complete paperwork/system entries* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area* Responsible for all material handling duties* Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to meet production schedules* Attend daily production tier meetings* Support yield improvement projects* Willing to support shift rotations as required* Participate in the corporate Curtiss Wright Way Lean training program* May contribute as a member of the Spill team, First Aid team and/or Health and Safety committee**What You Bring:*** High School Diploma* College certificate/diploma in areas such as manufacturing, mechanical engineering technology or electrical technology is considered an asset* 2+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience* Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools* Ability to read work instructions, blueprints, diagrams, or assembly drawings* Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality* Knowledge of defect recognition for workmanship standards and requirements* Experience removing and replacing PTH or Fine pitch surface mount devices* Experience working with formal procedures and supporting documents* Experience within a PWB assembly environment, preference given to direct experience working with SMT and PTH components under a microscope* Experience using soldering equipment – soldering irons, hot-air rework stations, tweezers, microscopes and related hand tools* Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, multi-task and respond quickly to changes in the build schedule* Experience with BGA and CGA type component removal and replacement would be an asset* Experience working with ERP systems is considered an asset* SAP knowledge is considered an asset* Manufacturing, mechanical, electrical or industrial training is considered an asset* Certification in IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 is preferred* Experience applying ECOs to circuit cards is considered an asset* Experience with the rework process of circuit cards is considered an asset**Who We Are:**Our ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceAt our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.To learn more about Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division, please visit https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/ottawa#LI-JT1*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.***Compliance Statement**This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.