Production Clerk

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Role:

• Performs various simple technical tasks and activities related to production or traceability. In addition, may have to perform the duties of the general help position.

Level of responsibility:

• Well-established work processes and tasks. Some analysis is required before independently choosing from known processes.

Tasks:

• Receive the goods, help with the inspection at the basic arrival (opening the boxes, counting the steps ...) and update the database.
• Assist with production operations (e.g. sandblasting, component preparation, organization of production cells).
• Build adequate packaging for ground and theft components and provide support when packaging products.
• Cut out panels, honeycomb.
•  Assist in the cutting and installation of thermal blankets.
• Make bags and help with the packing of parts.
• Install helicoils, legs or grounding blankets.
• Prepare and clean parts (including plating and tinning).
• Prepare chemicals from polymefics.
• Validate torques after the assembly step.
• Assemble (wrap) the base cables around the bodies to produce the helical coils.
• Use appropriate equipment for transporting equipment (trolley, crane, engineers, giraffe, etc.).
• Assist personnel involved in research and development.
• Any other related tasks

Minimum qualifications required:

• Reading plans.
• Basic knowledge of the principle of geometric tolerances and dimensions.
• Ability to retrieve and enter computer data using a menu.
• Working with production databases.
• Good knowledge of French.
• Fine manual dexterity.

Education: DEC, DES or equivalent.

Experience: One (1) to (2) years of relevant experience.

Level of language skills: Basic knowledge of English is an asset. (Contact with customers outside Québec, work on English-language deliverables).

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We're a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you're excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we'll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA's and Canada's leadership in this next golden age.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.  Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.