Production Associate / Manual Assembler (6 months Fixed-Term Contract)

Want to join an entrepreneurial and diverse team, where you feel you are a part of something greater? Creation Vancouver is looking to invest in you! We're looking for a detail-oriented, electronics manufacturing savvy, Production Associate for Day Shift (6-months contract).

Your Role:

• Manual assembly of electronic components including complex and high-density projects according to assembly documents, custom specs and quality standards.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable quality assurance standards and internal standard operating procedures
• Component preparation, placement, and installation
• Perform inspection and rework of mechanical assemblies and custom parts as per engineering specification and respective IPC workmanship standards
• Participate in training and certification programs to ensure knowledge and skillset requirements are met
• Operate various types of equipment aiding in the assembly process
• Set-up, operate, calibrate, and maintain test station as per procedure
• Complete test logs and provide feedback related to test yields
• Test the functionality of products using various test tools, document and provide feedback to team members to prevent future discrepancies
• Utilize test equipment such as multimeters, among others including PC based programming
• Perform hand soldering and rework of all thru-hole (TH), surface mount technology (SMT), mixed and mechanical assemblies and custom parts as per Engineering specifications and IPC workmanship standards
• Final assembly and/or pack and ship as required
• Effectively communicate issues among other team members for prevention and corrections.
• Tasks as may be assigned by direct manager

What we're looking for:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Computer navigation skills including common Office applications
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and up to workmanship standards
• Proficient English business communications skills, both written and verbal 
• A team player with good communication skills (ability to work with customers, within a team)
• Strong detail orientation and time management skills
• Strong hand-eye coordination and mechanical proficiency
• Able to efficiently work in a high-volume, fast-paced, manufacturing environment
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds safely, follow safety protocols and requirements
• Knowledge of IPC standards, experience in printed circuit board assembly/rework/component identification, basic hand soldering skills, comprehension of assembly documentation is required
• Previous experience in an intermediate level assembler capacity in a manufacturing environment is a definite asset
• Previous experience working in the following are an asset: SMT/TH or Mix Tech assembly (hand soldering, inspection, rework, mechanical assembly skills); Soldering TH and SMT components; Set-up, maintenance, and calibration of test stations.

What you need to know:

• You need to be legally eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada as full-time employee
• Color identification required (color vision test will be conducted as part of interview)
• Offer of employment contingent on successful background check
• This is a fixed term full-time position, 6 months
• Shift: Day (Monday to Friday, 7AM-3:30PM)
• Wage: $19.50 per hour
• Work location: 8999 Fraserton Court, Burnaby, BC V5J 5H8

What's in it for you

• Company events, onsite parking, onsite gym, casual dress code, wellness trail near facility
• Transit accessible site, climate controlled indoor environment, fixed full time schedule
• Inhouse IPC training available

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