Production Technician

Ultra; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime solutions provider in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Production Technician to assemble and repair electronic components. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education along with a community college technician qualification. Responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining various electronic systems. This full-time position requires good communication skills and the ability to work night shifts. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Employee education assistance

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain relevant security clearance.
• Up-to-date knowledge of electronic materials and quality control procedures.
• Good knowledge of industry workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electronic parts.
• Build test equipment and electronic jigs.
• Compile and analyze records and statistics.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Soldering skills

Education

Grade 12 and recognized community college qualification

Tools

Basic software applications (email, word processing)

Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Visio)

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence : Safeguarding the Seas for the Worlds Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our five-eyes Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies including state-of-the-art sonar radar expendables signature management and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Night shift repairs or refits entire units that fail tests or tolerance levels within assigned cell(s) (includes multiple workstations / jobs).

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with general supervision the Production Technician performs the following job duties :
• Assembles tests inspects troubleshoots and repairs a wide range of electronics or electro-mechanical parts sub-assemblies or assemblies in accordance with specifications diagrams and drawings
• Applies their knowledge to provide timely testing and troubleshooting on products
• Builds test equipment
• Builds electronic jigs and fixtures
• Basic maintenance of test equipment
• Test equipment calibration
• Compiles and analyses records statistics and formulates basic reports as required
• Applies formula and calculations as required
• Recognizes and initiates investigations for workmanship non-conformances.
• Night shift Production support.
• Responding to process failures including root cause analysis
• Support product non-conformance investigation.
• Identify root cause of failures and make recommendation for corrective actions.
• To carry out periodical process review and to identify the root cause of any deficiencies found and ensuring corrective action takes place to eliminate the source of any deficiency.
• Flexibility to work shift work as required.

Required Skills

• Grade 12 with recognized community college technician / technologist qualification
• Up to date knowledge of electronic materials principles circuit construction and quality control procedures
• Good working knowledge of recognized industry workmanship standards
• Soldering skills compliant with recognized industry workmanship standards
• Proven mechanical aptitude
• Proficient in the use of basic software applications such as email web browser word processing and database operation
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity without compromising quality standards
• Attitude : has a positive can-do attitude in everyday work. Is able to deal with and support change.
• The successful person must be able to gain the appropriate Canadian government security clearance and satisfy all requirements to be able to work on Canadian Controlled Goods projects

Desired Skills

• Continuous improvement techniques such as LEAN Six-Sigma and TQM
• Work measurement and standardization
• Experience within aerospace and defence is a distinct advantage
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Visio
• Interpreting engineering drawings schematics and other documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn quickly be agile and innovate to solve complex problems
• Entry level completed recognized community college technician / technologist qualification no relevant experience required.
• Soldering training certified

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity inclusion equity and equality. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Whats in it for you

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental life insurance RRSP deferred profit sharing optional critical illness insurance an EFAP and student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women Aboriginal Persons Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process please email

Company: Ultra Maritime

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills

Forklift,Basic Math,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Assembly Experience,Restoration,Sensors,Food Processing,Precision Measuring Instruments,Programmable Logic Controllers,Manufacturing,Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1