Quality Technician

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

Provide technical support to quality assurance auditors and production personnel. Operate/Programing the CMM to accurately measure parts. Maintain Gauge Calibration. Coordinate cross-functional daily suspect part reviews (MRB). Facilitate special testing internally and externally to ATS as required.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure that all business activities are performed with highest ethical standards and in compliance with ATS code of business conduct.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Comply with all ATS Policies / Procedures / Instructions as defined
• Ensure that all business activities are performed in accordance with the ATS Confidentiality Policy.
• Lead or Participate in Continual Improvement Activities
  
  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in completing tasks to ensure product quality is consistent to original design.
• Aid in the procurement of new measuring devices.
• Facilitate the repair or external calibration / verification of measuring devices.
• Work with manufacturing team members to perform process troubleshooting and process / part resolution.
• Coordinate daily cross functional review of suspect parts for MRB disposition
• Assist and coordinate with engineering the launch of new parts.
• Assist in PRP (Product Realization Planning) activities, as appropriate.
• Complete reviews of part First Article Inspections.
• Co-ordinate and execute gauge capability studies, MSA’s
• Program and setup inspection equipment including the CMM
• Monitor metrology, environment stability.
• Order and coordinate set up of new inspection equipment.
• Coordinate the completion of special tests in lab.
• Coordinate instructions and lab activities.
• Coordinate calibration activities of the plant by using applicable third party companies or calibrating equipment in-house.
• Assist the FAT / ATP run as appropriate
• Monitor and ensure compliance to ISO policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as related to those outlined above, or which may be completed based on individual skill or experience.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Quality Technicians must possess a grade 12 education or equivalent with additional upgrading courses involving CMM technology. Must be a Certified Quality Technician or possess equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum one year experience operating/programing CMM equipment or equivalent.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of quality assurance program (graduate from a recognized program an asset).
• Able to understand and apply SPC (statistical process control) program. (graduate from a recognized program an asset)
• Knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerance) (graduate from a recognized program an asset).
• Must be able to use measuring equipment such as vernier, calipers and micrometers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office necessary.
  
  

Additional Information

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary