Armor Development Technician

**THE COMPANY**

Galvion designs, develops, and manufactures ballistic helmets and dynamic power and data management solutions for the modern battlefield. We are a passionate, global, and fast-paced team working with several strategic partners and are committed to enhancing the overall agility and survivability of the modern warfighter and tactical operator.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

With growth comes opportunity. Galvion has an exciting opportunity for an Armor Development Technician to join our team in Montreal.

**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**

In this hands-on and varied role, you will support R&D for Armor programs to ensure internal program targets are met. This role will require rigour, attention to detail, hands on shell fabrication from start to finish and innovative problem solving. You will propose process improvement strategies, execute sample manufacturing and preparation for testing, document test parameters, collect data, track material inventory, maintain and repair equipment as needed to produce shell samples. You will also train production personnel in fabrication and processing as products transition from R&D to production.

**YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON YOUR ABILITY TO**
- Work closely with Armor Research Engineers to accomplish goals.
- Be the hands-on operator manufacturing hard armor ballistic products (helmets) by preparing materials, molding helmets, collecting data, and creating work instructions.
- Propose solutions to error proof processes, design and fabricate manufacturing aids (jigs) as the need is identified.
- Operate and maintain industrial equipment and tooling such as hydraulic presses, CNC cutting tables, T-shirt press, forklift, water heating and cooling units, and compression molding tools.
- Handle composite thermoplastic and thermoset materials according to best practices and guidance provided by the team.
- Identify and report shop deviations from the approved production process.
- Support the Montreal Deep Draw and Molding Development Laboratory and team.
- Provide recommendations to eliminate unnecessary work and activities that do not add value during the fabrication process (scrap, rework, repair, etc.).
- Adhere to workplace safety practices and standard operating procedures.
- Provide recommendations for effective maintenance of laboratory equipment, including updating standard operating instructions.
- 2-year community college program (DEC in Quebec) in either electromechanical, mechanical fabrication, machine automation and control, composite material processing or other applicable areas of study and a minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED**
- Proficient in computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD is a plus.
- A positive can-do, customer-oriented attitude, motivation to learn, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with little guidance to meet overall objectives.
- Ability to operate power tools, basic machine shop machinery and perform trouble shooting and maintenance as required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with composite materials, computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming, G-Code language, and the ability to operate a forklift / other lifting equipment is a plus.

**THE TEAM**

You will work with an experienced, accomplished, and empowering leader and a team of passionate and driven individuals who are making a difference for our modern-day war fighters, law enforcement, and EMS.
- Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training._