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About the Role

The Manufacturing Technician – Assembly & Optical Assembly position is responsible for highly complex opto-mechanical assembly including aligning and bonding optical components. Operation of various precision optical equipment to assemble lenses with sound technical problem-solving skills. They perform final inspection of complicated optical elements and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret complex mechanical and optical schematics, ensuring precise execution of assembly, integration and testing procedures.
• Assemble, test, operation, and troubleshooting of complex optical mechanical assemblies following all established manufacturing processes and procedures in alignment with AS9100 standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot optical and mechanical components, including but not limited to lens and lens assemblies, motors, sensors and wire harness assemblies, to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
• Investigate and resolve faults by collaborating with senior technicians and engineers, contributing to continuous product development and process improvement.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities, balancing assembly, testing, and troubleshooting tasks to meet critical project timelines and production goals.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration, work closely with Operation Engineers, production teams, and management to tackle complex technical challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Ensuring meticulous documentation, maintaining detailed records of maintenance, test results, troubleshooting efforts and implemented solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in processes, recommending enhancements, and implementing best practices to optimize performance and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong ability to read and interpret optical & mechanical drawings and test procedures.
• Experience in assembling, configuring, and testing complex opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Skilled in identifying, analyzing and resolving optical and mechanical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with engineers, production teams and management.
• Good English communication skills in both written and verbal that translate into working in a team-based environment.
• Abilities to think critically, identify inefficiencies in processes, suggest improvements and be open minded to change.
• High Standards in quality with attention to detail.
• Capable of learning and taking on new tasks with an increasing level of responsibility.
• Previous work experience in an ISO 9000/ AS9100 and Lean Manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles an asset, but not required.
• Ability to safely handle delicate optical parts and on occasion lift 30 lbs.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Must be eligible for registering with Controlled Goods Program of Canada.

Skills

• Opto-mechanical assembly
• Optical component alignment
• Optical component bonding
• Precision optical equipment operation
• Technical problem-solving
• Final inspection of optical elements and assemblies
• Mechanical schematics interpretation
• Optical schematics interpretation
• Assembly
• Integration
• Testing
• Troubleshooting
• System performance optimization
• System reliability
• Fault investigation
• Documentation
• Continuous improvement
• Process optimization
• Workflow efficiency
• Collaboration
• Communication

Location

• Toronto
• Don Mills, Ontario

Work Type

• Afternoon Shift

Experience Level

• Minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience
• 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree (Diploma in Photonics or Electronic/Mechanical Engineering Technology with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience)

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Post-Secondary/Associates Degree (Diploma in Photonics or Electronic/Mechanical Engineering Technology)

Salary/Compensations

• $24 to $28/hr

About the Company

• As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue and airborne law enforcement agencies.
• From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.