Production Technologist

Title: Production Technician Technologist - Mechanical

Work Location: Thurso, Quebec

Division & Department: Production

Position Reports to: Production Manager

COMPANY VALUES

All Authentix employees are expected to embrace our Company values in the performance of their respective tasks and duties.

Always with integrity.......Authentixians value:

• Dedicate ourselves to our customers’ success
• Compete and win with integrity
• Create innovative solutions with science and technology
• Team and collaborate with accountability

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Technician/Technologist (Mechanical) plays a crucial role in the production team. This position involves operating, maintaining, and providing operational support for vacuum coating, UV casting, and other equipment. Key responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vacuum pumps, HVAC systems and other mechanical assemblies to ensure optimal performance and minimize production downtime. The technologist/technician will work closely with the production and engineering teams to implement process improvements and contribute to the business needs through continuous improvement initiatives.

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SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• The essential functions listed below are representative of the functions that must be performed in order to satisfactorily fulfill the purpose of this job. Additional functions and duties may be assumed or assigned from time to time.
• Operate, maintain, and support vacuum coating, UV casting, and other relevant systems.
• Perform roll coater cleaning and preparation procedures to ensure optimal performance and adherence to scheduled cycle times.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues in production equipment, including replacing components such as belts, bearings, gears and motors to minimize production disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal departments and external vendors, to coordinate maintenance activities, services, and support production goals effectively.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to address production challenges and opportunities.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this job.

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering or an equivalent certification or qualification.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of engineering experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, and production documents.
• Experience in machine shops and in using hand tools, power tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Project, Teams, and Outlook.

Assets

• Knowledge and experience with vacuum deposition processes and optical thin film manufacturing in a roll-to-roll process.
• Experience with mechanical design and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, COMSOL, ANSYS, FUSION 360.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Health and Safety SDS knowledge and material handling experience.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

Environment:Work is performed primarily in a standard [office/warehouse/lab] environment.Employees may work under the stress of regular interdepartmental interaction and pressure to meet various deadlines.

Physical:Essential functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an [office/warehouse/lab] setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; must be able to hear and verbally communicate in order to exchange information in person or over the phone; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement; to occasionally travel to other locations using various modes of private or commercial transportation.