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.

Join Galvion and help us protect those who protect others

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Come grow with us 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 Production and R&D to ensure customer expectations and internal program targets are met. This role will require rigour, attention to detail, and innovative problem solving to bring any issues to successful resolution. You will propose process improvement strategies, execute development and validation test plans, document test parameters, collect data, maintain, and repair equipment as needed. 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**
- Provide direct hands-on support to the design and development of hard armor ballistic products (helmets) performing well defined, repetitive tasks (cutting material, running machines, maintaining machines) to support helmet sample production, data collection, and the creation of work instructions.
- 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.
- Work closely with Armor Research Engineers, Process Engineers and Plant Operations on process and product development activities.
- Work effectively with armor development, production, suppliers, and other teams to accomplish goals.
- Propose solutions to error proof processes, design and fabricate manufacturing aids (jigs) as the need is identified.
- Identify and report shop deviations from the approved production process.
- 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.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED**
- DEC 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.
- Proficient in computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD required.
- 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._