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Production Technician (Full-time summer, part-time fall) Jobs in Kitchener at Nicoya
Production Technician (Full-time summer, part-time fall)
Production Technician
Production Department
Job Type:
Full-time for summer.
Part-time come fall and willing to be flexible around a school schedule.
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Experience: 0-2 years, willing to train
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated Production Technician to join our growing team. You will primarily be responsible for executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to assemble and Quality Control (QC) micro-assemblies. High precision while working with small parts will be critical for this role.
Specific responsibilities of this role:
Follow SOP to cut and QC optical fibres
Glue fibres into ferrules
Use microscope to QC fiber ferrule assembly
Track inventory and quality data in systems
About You:
You are highly organized and focused in your work, and you have a strong ability to execute processes systematically. You are self-motivated and able to work autonomously to meet production targets. You are passionate about continuous improvements in quality and efficiency to help improve production processes. You thrive in a small team environment and are excited about a career in a growing technology company!
Scrupulous attention to detail
Able to stay highly focused when following an SOP
Fine motor skills for precision work
Meticulous in nature, especially while performing repetitive tasks
Organized and able to maintain a clean working environment
Ideally, in a technical post-secondary program looking for full-time summer work and part-time work around school hours in the fall.
Bonus points if you have experience with:
Optic fibres
High-volume production with tight mechanical tolerances
Working in cleanrooms
Perks:
Located downtown Kitchener (on main bus route)
ION Light Rail station 1 minute walking distance away
Gym on site
Free coffee
Walking distance to various restaurants
Diverse and friendly culture, great people, cool office!
About Us:
Nicoya’s mission is to improve human life by helping scientists succeed. We are a fast-paced, rapidly growing company with a worldwide presence based in Kitchener, Ontario. We have a team of world-class engineers, scientists, and designers building disruptive products to help researchers make their next big discovery. Our newest product, Alto, is a scientific instrument for the biotechnology research and drug discovery industry. It provides detailed information on molecular interactions using optical nanosensor technology known as localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). It is the first SPR instrument on the market to incorporate Digital Microfluidics technology which has disrupted an industry that has been primarily dominated by highly expensive and complex instrumentation. We recently raised $10 million in Series A funding to boost development, sales and marketing initiatives for Alto.
Nicoya is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We will accommodate your needs as required under applicable legislation. Information related to accommodation requirements will be addressed confidentially.
In your application, please include your resume along with a cover letter. While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Title: Production Technician (Full-time summer, part-time fall)
Company: Nicoya
Location: Kitchener
