Temporary Manufacturing Technician (Fredericton, New Brunswick)

Orica Limited; Hanwell; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A global chemical company in Fredericton, New Brunswick is seeking a Temporary Manufacturing Technician for a six-month part-time role. You will build and test manufacturing assemblies while ensuring quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have high school education and relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The position offers a collaborative workplace and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Company events

On-site parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous manufacturing experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to meet quality standards and receive constructive feedback.
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Build manufacturing subassemblies or final assemblies.
• Test products and subassemblies for functionality and quality.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment and suggest adjustments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good motor skills

Organizational skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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Temporary Manufacturing Technician (Fredericton, New Brunswick)

Date: 31 Jul 2025

Company: Orica

About Orica

About The Role – Temporary Part Time Manufacturing Technician (Fredericton, New Brunswick)

We are excited to announce a temporary six (6) month opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician with the Orica Digital Solutions team. The Manufacturing Technician is an essential part of the Manufacturing Team and ensures that product is built to meet all the specifications and quality standards outlined by the company. This role works in a fast pace industrial setting to meet changing manufacturing deadlines and communicate any issues or improvements on an ongoing basis.

This is a Part time position with an end date of January 2026.

What you will be doing

• Build manufacturing subassemblies or final assemblies
• Prepare and assemble materials
• Meet manufacturing deadlines and execute on workflow
• Test products and subassemblies for functionality and quality
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products
• Suggest adjustments to manufacturing processes or equipment for quality and productivity
• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
• Perform all work according to internal and external safety guidelines and regulations
• Perform additional duties as required

What you will bring

• Ability to pay attention/focus on one task for an extended period
• Patience to perform repetitive tasks
• Good motor skills and ability to do fine assembly
• Experience using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges is considered an asset
• Take ownership of tasks, accountability for quality of work and completion of jobs
• Ability to respond to constant changing demands
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to follow detailed directions
• Confidence in learning new computerized testing equipment
• Strong focus on quality production
• Ability to meet quality standards and receive constructive feedback

• Production Facility Location: Hanwell, New Brunswick
• Must have reliable transportation to/from production facility in Hanwell
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 830am - 430pm, with 30 minute lunchbreak
• Hours Worked/Week: 37.50
• Physical requirements include: standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, sitting for long periods of time
• Physical requirements: hand dexterity for hand tool usage

• High School or equivalent required
• 1-3 years previous manufacturing experience is considered an asset

How you shape and influence others

• Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
• Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Builds the trust of others
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
• Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders
• Self-motivated, well organized and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong people management and influencing skills

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

Employee Benefits

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.