Production Technician

Authentix; Thurso; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching

Paid Holiday Shutdown (Christmas – New Year’s)

Monthly Team Socials

Commute Allowance

Job summary

Authentix in Thurso, Quebec is seeking a skilled technician to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on complex industrial manufacturing equipment. The role requires 3+ years of hands-on experience in a similar environment, a diploma in a related Engineering Technology field, and strong mechanical and electrical aptitude. This position offers RRSP matching, paid holiday shutdown, and other benefits to support employee well-being and engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in identifying and resolving machine function issues.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on complex equipment.
• Operate and optimize production equipment across production runs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and sustain optimal performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Diagnostic mindset

Chemical safety knowledge

Education

Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering Technology

Job description

All Authentix employees are expected to embrace our Company values in the performance of their respective tasks and duties.

Always with integrity.......Authentixians value:

• Dedicate ourselves to our customers’ success
• Compete and win with integrity
• Create innovative solutions with science and technology
• Team and collaborate with accountability

About Authentix — The Technology Behind Trust

Authentix is a global technology company on the front lines of authentication and brand protection. We develop and deploy the advanced science that keeps counterfeit currency out of circulation, secures passports and national IDs, detects fake fuel at the pump, and protects the integrity of the brands you trust every day. Our clients include governments, central banks, and Fortune 500 companies across more than 100 countries.

Our Thurso, Quebec facility is where cutting‑edge materials science meets precision manufacturing. This isn’t ordinary production work — it’s the kind of technical environment where the problems are real, the standards are exacting, and the work has global consequences.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll be a frontline technical expert responsible for keeping our high‑precision manufacturing equipment running at peak performance. You’ll diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues before they become downtime, operate equipment across production and process development cycles, and work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with engineering teams to continuously raise the bar on how we make things.

This is a role for someone who sees a problem and wants to understand it — not just fix it.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot & repair mechanical and electrical issues on complex industrial manufacturing equipment — diagnosing root causes, not just symptoms.
• Operate and optimize production equipment across both standard production runs and process development cycles.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning, and preparation to sustain optimal performance and cycle‑time targets.
• Own the documentation: create, maintain, and improve process and quality SOPs with precision and clarity.
• Drive continuous improvement by collaborating with engineering on process enhancements and automation solutions.
• Cross‑train across multiple manufacturing processes to build versatility and team resilience.
• Contribute in cross‑functional settings, bringing your technical perspective to production challenges and opportunities.

What You Bring — Required

• Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Millwright, or equivalent certification.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude — you can read schematics, interpret engineering drawings, and work confidently with industrial systems.
• Diagnostic mindset: proficiency in identifying and resolving machine function issues under pressure.
• Chemical safety knowledge: handling, utilization, and disposal of industrial chemicals (WHMIS/SDS).

Preferred Qualifications — Stand Out

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) — Candidates with LSS certification are strongly preferred. We actively invest in process excellence and value the structured problem‑solving mindset it develops.

• Vacuum coating, thin films, or industrial printing knowledge and experience.
• ISO 9000 / quality management systems experience.
• Exposure to precision or security manufacturing environments (high‑spec tolerances, controlled processes).
• Experience with automation or PLC‑based systems in a production context.

What We Offer

• RRSP Matching
• Paid Holiday Shutdown (Christmas – New Year’s)
• Monthly Team Socials
• Monthly All‑Hands Transparency Meetings
• Commute Allowance (ferry & distance support)

Life in Thurso

Thurso sits along the Ottawa River and offers easy access from Ottawa and Gatineau via Highway 50, or from East Ottawa via the Cumberland and Rockland ferries. It’s a place where you can breathe, build a career, and still be close to a major metro. Authentix helps offset your commute costs with a dedicated commute allowance. and in your career.