Production/Inspection Technician

Contact Lens Production Technician

Job description

You've been searching for an entry-level opportunity where you're guaranteed on-the-job training and stability. If you're ready to start your career doing work you can take pride in, then come join us a as production technician.

We're Precision Technology Services and we strive to improve lives by restoring the gift of sight to people with limited vision. As one of the last remaining Canadian specialty contact lens labs in the country, we provide leading edge ophthalmic products and training to eye care practitioners and their patients.

Lab Production/Inspection Technician:

In this position, you will report directly to the Lab Production Manager or Lab Supervisor and your goal is to support our lab in the production of contact lenses.

We'll provide you all the on-the-job training you'll need to be successful. You will be operating manufacturing equipment such as CNC lathes and blockers, inspecting lenses using various pieces of equipment, including microscopes and packaging them for shipment to our customers.

Over time, you'll also get your hands on a bit of everything, In no time, you'll be able to jump right in to help with any step of production.

The Right Fit:

While some production experience would be an asset, we're more concerned about who you are, rather than what you've done. All our best lab production technicians share these qualities:

• You have good finger dexterity – You enjoy making things with your hands and take pride in good artisanship.
• You are in good physical condition –You are able to work standing and walking between stations for an entire shift.
• You have excellent vision – You are able to work with small parts and optical instruments like microscopes and magnifiers.
• You're detail-oriented – your accuracy and attention to detail will ensure our production quality remains consistently excellent.
• You're a true team player – you're always willing to lend a hand wherever you're needed. You see any opportunity to help your team as an opportunity to learn.
• You have a problem-solving mentality – you're a natural trouble-shooter and take satisfaction in solving tricky problems using logical thinking and creativity.
• You're a strong communicator – good communication among our team members is critical to our success.

Working @ Precision Technology Services:

This is a full-time, permanent position working in our Cambridge lab Monday to Friday on either the morning shift (5:30 AM - 2:00 PM) or afternoon shift (1:00 PM to 9:30 PM)

Ask our team what it's like to work here and they will tell you we are a close-knit, supportive team. We enjoy a casual work environment, while still getting lots done. We have low turnover and much of that is due to a positive work environment.

The medical device industry in Canada is prospering. This role offers you an opportunity to build a long and meaningful career in an industry that helps people live life to the fullest. If you show interest, initiative, and aptitude, we would love to invest in you.

Qualifications:

This is an entry-level opportunity for which no specific experience is required.

If you have any of the following, it would be a major asset:

• Experience in a production environment
• Experience as in quality inspection
• Experience in a job involving repetitive tasks
• Experience working with production machines and/or mechanical/electronic aptitude
• Basic math and measuring skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON N1R 7N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you legally allowed to work in Canada?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person