Tekmar Electronics Assembler

Watts Water Technologies; Vernon; On-site; CAD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

RRSPs

Educational reimbursement

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Watts in Vernon, BC is seeking a detail-oriented assembler to join the tekmar manufacturing department. You will assemble electronic products following precise instructions, ensuring correct placement and packaging to meet schedules.

This on-site, union role reports to Manufacturing and Warehouse management. Preferred candidates have experience with hand tools and soldering, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to read English instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (Grade 12) is required.
• Ability to operate multiple hand tools safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read and follow English instructions.
• Must pass background checks and required pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic products according to detailed instructions.
• Ensure components are placed and packaged to meet production schedules.
• Communicate with Lead Hands, QA, and Continuous Improvement teams regarding assembly or quality concerns.
• Follow English-written instructions with precision to maintain consistency and product integrity.
• Support Watts values of Accountability and Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading English instructions

Safety compliance

Hand tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Soldering

Job description

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position

This Exceptionally detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy type of individual, as part of the tekmar manufacturing department, will be responsible for assembling a range of small electronics in a single-piece flow production environment. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll apply meticulous attention to detail and precise instruction-following to ensure high-quality products. You will collaborate with teams focused on safety, continuous improvement, and quality, contributing to a seamless and efficient manufacturing process. This is a union position. This position reports to the Manufacturing and Warehouse manager. This role is onsite and is based in Vernon, BC.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic products according to detailed instructions.
• Ensure components are accurately placed and properly packaged to meet production schedules.
• Communicate with Lead Hands, Quality Assurance, and Continuous Improvement teams regarding any assembly or quality concerns.
• Follow English-written instructions with precision to maintain consistency and product integrity.
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Values of Accountability & Continuous Improvement.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma (Grade 12).
• Ability to operate multiple hand tools safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in reading and following English instructions.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including a national criminal record check and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with hand tools in an electronics assembly environment (e.g., soldering).
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to operate various hand tools.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.

Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs

• Growth Mindset
• Customer-Focused Innovation
• Constant CommunicationClear Goals
• Collaborate Globally
• Be Inclusive
• Take Action

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s Vernon location in British Columbia. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements

Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds. Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor. Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes (ESD), and safety glasses.

Pay Range

The expected hourly wage for this role is $21.14/hr.

Watts in it for You:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water. Watts is committed to integrity in everything we do and represent.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity.

We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of all applicable law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages.

As a people‑first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world - a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here.

Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874