Technician, Manufacturing Support

Reporting directly to the Lead, Manufacturing Engineering the Technician, Manufacturing Support is responsible for providing technical support to the Manufacturing area.

**As a Technician, Manufacturing Support, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to)**:

- Performs tool design using Jig’s, Fixtures or Stencils, etc.;
- Develops and implements production aids;
- Assists in the implementation of new products both internal and external;
- Helps support production estimates;
- Production support on a day to day basis;
- Assists in the preparation of reports and proposals of a technical nature;
- Audits production builds with regard to routings, drawings, tooling and equipment;
- Supports process equipment in all areas;
- Provides training/coaching on manufacturing techniques and equipment to production staff;
- Assists in the evaluation of new equipment and future requirements; and
- Programs various process equipment.

**What you require to be successful in the role**:

- Possession of an electrical engineering technician/technologist diploma and/or equivalent work experience;
- 2 to 5 years of related work experience in an electronics manufacturing environment;
- Good problem solving skills are key to make independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions;
- Effective technical report writing skills to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data for varied audiences;
- CAD/CAM experience is a must;
- Ability to coach production personnel on manufacturing processes;
- Highly effective customer service skills;
- SMT experience would be a definite asset;
- Sound understanding of Just in Time and MRP II principles;
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and meet work schedules;
- Ability to manage multiple technical assignments;
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
- Proven team player in a multifunctional and changing technical environment; and
- Excellent interpersonal skills.

**Benefits of working with DRS**
- A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
- An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
- Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
- Possibility of a hybrid work schedule dependent on business requirements
- Industry leading wellness program including:

- Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee discounts at local gym facilities
- Competitive compensation including:

- Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

**About DRS Canada**

DRS Technologies Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leading mid-tier Canadian defence electronics company specializing in military voice and data communications systems; electro‑optics (EO) and infrared search and tracking systems (IRST); command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) systems integration; deployable flight data recorders; and defence/space electronics manufacturing.

All applicants must be eligible to meet requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

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