Production Associate – Mechanical Assembly / Final Assembly (3:30 p.m. - 12:00 midnight)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; onsite manufacturing role. The position is scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight and may require support for three-shift rotations.

Salary: CAD 38,200–50,900 annually, plus a 10% shift premium.

Company

Manufactures rugged, high-quality products for military requirements in a high-mix, small-batch production and design facility in Ottawa.

What you will do

• Operate production equipment according to schedules, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Assemble mechanical components onto products using drawings and bills of materials.
• Apply adhesives and underfill materials as required.
• Complete production logs, reports, and material-handling duties.
• Recommend process changes and support yield improvements through continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation according to 6S principles and contribute to safety activities when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, with mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of defect recognition and workmanship requirements.
• Experience in a PWB assembly or box-build environment.
• Familiarity with mechanical drawings, torque tools, formal procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Working knowledge of SAP and personal computers; ability to lift normal process supplies.

Nice to have

• Previous manufacturing experience, especially 0–2 years.
• Experience supporting health and safety committees or spill-response activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off and health and wellness benefits.
• RRSP with employer matching.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee stock purchase plan, referral program, and recognition program.
• Operations follow AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC, and J-STD workmanship standards, with SAP and MES-based product traceability.

Hiring process

• The position may involve additional security screening because of potential access to export-controlled information.
• Accommodation is available during recruitment and assessment upon request.