CTOMS™ is a unique company providing tactical, medical, rescue training and equipment sales primarily to the defense and security industry, but rapidly expanding into more mainstream, and international markets. Working at our location in South Edmonton, in a fast-paced environment, we are seeking an ambitious and energetic full-time Manufacturing Apprentice.

CTOMS™ designs and manufactures high-angle and technical devices used in safety-critical applications, including components incorporated into our belts and harness systems. As we expand our in-house manufacturing capabilities, we are looking for someone who wants to learn the work from the ground up and, over time, take real ownership/oversight of this part of the company.

This is not a conventional production position.

We are looking for someone with a naturally mechanical mind, an interest in how things work, and some experience or aptitude in metalworking, fabrication, machining, or similar hands-on work. Our products demand precision, consistency, and care. Formal credentials are less important to us than how you think, how you work, and what you take pride in making.

This position also involves working with safety-critical equipment. Furthermore, this position may also include additional duties such as product assembly based on other areas of the company, organization and maintenance of our new space, and other general duties when manufacturing slows down.

If you are interested and meet the criteria, please submit your CV with cover letter and references. PDF submissions using the Indeed template is less desirable. A direct contact email must be included in your application.

Residency in or near Edmonton is required as the location of work is at our facility in South Edmonton.

Job Type: Full-time.

Responsibilities and Duties





You will initially learn and perform the full range of our manufacturing processes, including, but not limited to:

- Specialty riveting and mechanical assembly.
- Operating mechanical presses.
- Laser-marking equipment.
- CNC and conventional sewing.
- Various production and support equipment.
- Inspection and measurement using tools such as calipers, height gauges, and other precision equipment.
- General product assembly

As you become proficient, the role will expand to include:

- Working to tight tolerances with a focus on repeatability, finish quality, and reliability.
- Maintaining tools, fixtures, equipment, and work areas to a high standard.
- Learning, documenting, and improving manufacturing processes.
- Performing quality checks and identifying opportunities to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Gradually taking responsibility for production scheduling and day-to-day coordination.
- Ultimately taking oversight of the manufacturing section as production volume grows.
- Working closely with design and engineering to ensure products are practical and efficient to manufacture within our manufacturing environment.

Who we are looking for We are much more interested in aptitude and temperament than formal technical training or experience.

You might be the right person if you are:

- Mechanically inclined and naturally curious about how things work
- Methodical, patient,



and exceptionally attentive to detail
- Someone who gets genuine satisfaction from making something accurately and well
- Comfortable learning a process thoroughly before trying to make it faster
- Reliable, organized, and capable of working independently
- Willing to take responsibility when you see something that needs to be done
- Interested in the practical side of safety-critical equipment
- Someone who takes pride in the quality of every device and part shipped out.

What we offer:

- Direct, hands-on training in our manufacturing processes and standards
- The opportunity to learn specialized manufacturing techniques
- A clear path toward taking genuine oversight of an expanding manufacturing capability
- Close interaction with design and engineering
- A small, focused working environment where quality is critical.
- The opportunity to work on devices and products that ultimately support people working in high-risk environments

If the above sounds like the kind of work you would like to learn, we want to hear from you!

To apply:

Send us your CV, cover letter, and applicable references to [email protected] A brief description of any relevant experience or projects helps. Tell us a bit about yourself.

Formal resumes are welcome, but don't feel that you need a perfect resume to apply. If you have the right mindset and can show us something you've made, we'd rather see that.

Thank you to all those who apply. Only those selected for the next step in the hiring process will be contacted at this time.

Pay: $20.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Perks

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Language:
- English (required)

Location:
- Edmonton, AB (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Manufacturer (Edmonton)
🏢 CTOMS
📍 Edmonton