Reporting to the Supervisor the General Technician’s main duties will be to work on Armour and Defence equipment in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Review work instructions, procedures and checklists, and ensure that materials and equipment needed for production are ready and the work area is prepared
• Read, understand and follow drawings, specifications, blueprints and assembly instructions
• Perform visual inspections to consistently meet all quality specifications and standards in production
• Complete daily tasks as set out by the supervisor
• Perform work  safely and efficiently, minimizing waste
• Use required tools properly
• Meet all production schedules and deadlines
• Work with the supervisor when a problem arises to ensure deadlines are met and errors are minimized
• Perform general shop duties  as assigned by the supervisor
• Wear and use appropriate safety equipment
• Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting

Qualifications:

• Completion of high school
• Experience operating a variety of equipment, machines and tools is an asset
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset

Characteristics:

• Capable of performing manual labor tasks
• Proven ability to lift heavy objects
• Excellent work ethic and proven dependability
• Outstanding enthusiasm and motivation
• Strong problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capable of performing in a high-volume production facility

If your background is a match and you are interested in pursuing this challenging opportunity, please forward your resume in confidence with “General Technician” in the subject line to dewottawacareers@dewengineering.com