Manufacturing Technician

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for supporting the Continuous Improvement (CI) processes within Longboard. The primary job function will consist of optimizing manufacturing processes by applying engineering principles and established techniques in production processes, creating technical drawings and documentation, building jigs & fixtures, and providing technical support where required. Reporting to the CI Manager, you'll have the support and guidance you need to excel in your role, with opportunities for growth and development as you contribute to the team's goals.

This role is vital to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring manufacturing processes are efficient, innovative and safe.

What We Provide

At Longboard Architectural Products, recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2024, you’ll join a thriving team where People Come First. We’re proud to offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a starting salary between $60,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on your experience and qualifications, with additional profit sharing that rewards your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy a well-rounded benefits program, including Health Spending and Wellness Spending Accounts, Catastrophic Insurance, Travel Insurance, and a 4% RRSP Match to secure your future.
• People-Centric Culture: Thrive in a workplace culture built on our core values of collaboration, innovation, and respect. You'll be part of a team that champions growth, work-life balance, and personal development. 2 Weeks’ Vacation.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the CI Manager and product design team in supporting production and fabrication with process mapping & process augmentation to identify opportunities for improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Apply engineering principles involved in the development of production methods, equipment/facilities and systems in support of production, fabrication and product design teams.
• Implementation of improvement strategies to enhance manufacturability of products, improve process efficiency, reduce waste and streamline process operations.
• Initiate innovative solutions to automate and error-proofing the manufacturing processes.
• Liaison between the product design, and production teams in identifying and addressing process bottlenecks and recommending the best manufacturing solutions.
• Develop and construct virtual and physical assets to be used in production - ex: jigs & fixtures.
• Collaborate in researching materials and techniques used for improving product manufacturability and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and conduct work measurement (takt time), and other studies to identify areas requiring improvement in productivity and efficiency.
• Develop manufacturing procedures (SOPs), clear technical documents and manufacturing guidelines.
• Assist in developing conceptual ideas through draft sketches on paper, as well as detailed models utilizing CAD software packages as necessary.
• Creating and updating technical drawings and schematics with the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Modifying product and process-related consumables and documentation for manufacturability.
• Experience with CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) and use of manufacturer-specific software as well as the ability to develop optimization strategies to support product design and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to enhance product designs and improve production efficiency in collaboration with product design and production team.
• Assist in the product design and production testing of new products and new product configurations, tools and equipment through practical methods.
• Assist and provide support in explaining technical concepts to non-technical personnel and internal stakeholders.
• Gather inputs from the production managers, production staff and internal stakeholders and integrate feedback into solutions.
• Provide guidance and training to team members as required.
• Prepare reports and data used for identifying areas of improvement in manufacturing.
• Assist the CI Manager in coordinating and managing tasks and activities related to CI projects to ensure timely completion.
• Follow-up progress and maintaining an updated CI log.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by your manager.
  

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, process improvement or related roles is an asset.
• Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD design software packages such as SolidWorks (preferred), Fusion 360, Autodesk (AutoCAD), and PDM 2 for creating technical drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with physical assembly of equipment, and machinery as well as fundamentals of
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Matrix-oriented, with the ability to work on a wide breadth of teams, effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Hungry to learn and grow your knowledge, skillsets and approach to learn new techniques and technologies in the evolving manufacturing environment.
• Detail oriented and committed to quality and manufacturability of products.
• Knowledge of process mapping, 5S and Kaizen methodology.
• Project management experience is an asset in managing project timelines and goals.
• Functional knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
• Google Suite and MS Office experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).