Production Operator (assembler)

Assemble and test advanced surveillance sensors for unmanned aircraft systems.

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Job Tags: Product

Job Summary:

At Teledyne FLIR - Waterloo, we are a global leader in high-performance, high-reliability, small unmanned aircraft (drones) for commercial, government, defense and military. As part of the Operations team, our Production Assembler has an impact in ensuring quality and performance before our customers receive their products. All roles at Teledyne FLIR require great teamwork, and a passion for getting things done the right way. We work smart and hard by solving problems and making sure the solution works for all stakeholders.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

- Assemble and dis-assemble electrical and mechanical components and systems as required.
- Test electrical and mechanical components and systems.
- Collaborate with other functional teams during Recent Product Introduction builds.
- Provide feedback to engineering and operations groups regarding first time assemblies.
- Complete repair on assemblies that have failed during one of the post-assemblies tests.
- Assist in product validation and flight testing when required.
- Provide hands‑on training to other Production Operators.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Kaizen.
- Maintain 5S of your work area.
- Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

You want to work for a technology company that is innovative and growing, meaning you are hands‑on and thinking at the same time: ‘Think,



then do’. You see your success through the overall performance of the company and its reputation. You are comfortable working with cross‑functional teams and supporting your colleagues to help everyone get things done right. You want to challenge, be challenged and learn, but most of all you want to be a part of something and see the results of your work.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

- Eligible to be certified to examine, possess and transfer items under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and legally authorized to work in Canada.
- 5+ years of experience in general electronics assembly with knowledge of Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, 8 Wastes, Kaizen, Standardized Work)
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English
- Ability to understand assembly instructions and technical documentation
- Familiarity with hand assembly tools
- Experience with PCBA – IPC inspection preferred
- Soldering experience is an asset
- Basic assembly troubleshooting skills are a plus.
- Experience with electrical testing equipment, environmental chambers or optical instruments is preferred

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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