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Aurora Scientific supports the scientific community in its goal of research and discovery by providing instrumentation of the highest quality design, construction and functionality. Our commitment to quality products, to understanding our clients’ experimental needs, to superior support and service and to a corporate sense of responsibility and integrity, have earned us the trust and support of researchers around the world.
We are honoured to be a part of the cycle of discovery that has the potential to improve health and change lives.
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Assembly Technician 1
Assembly Technician 1
Position Summary
As our new Assembly Technician 1 you will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the Operations Department. You will be responsible for the production of research instruments, including circuit board assembly, wiring harnesses, enclosures and accessory kits and work with our 3D printers, stencil printer and pick & place machine. Your attention to detail will be critical in ensuring we provide the highest quality products to the scientific community. You will assist in quality control and shipping and receiving for Aurora Scientific.
Responsibilities
- Build products and subassemblies (wire harnesses, PC boards and cases, etc adhering to BOMs, drawings and diagrams using machine tools as required (i.e. microscope, automated wire cutter, voltmeter, cable tester, soldering iron) as specified for maximum quality
- Perform Quality Control inspection or specialized testing of electronic components, finished products, microcircuits, subassemblies and assemblies, recording defects, test results in production logs
- Ensure all required quality records are included with finished goods
- Inspect and prepare inbound and outbound shipments
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 1-2 years experience assembling electro-mechanical instruments
- QC experience in a manufacturing company would be an asset
- Excellent manual dexterity for complex mechanical assembly
- Basic soldering skills
- Ability to solve problems on-the-go
- Ability to read and interpret bill of materials (BOMs), drawings and circuit diagrams
- Basic understanding of mechanics (dimensioning and tolerances)
- Basic understanding of handling low power electronics
- Basic metal/plastic machining (cutting, drilling, threading)
- Computer literacy (MS Office, e-mail, etc.)
- Ability to lift up to 24kg (50 lbs)
Success Criteria
- Dependable –our team, and clients, can count on your knowledge and understanding
- Self-motivated – you see every new task as an opportunity to learn and grow, you work well independently and are a self-starter
- Strong communication – you can adapt your communication style to your audience, and know how to ask questions and receive feedback
- Organized –you have tremendous attention to detail and superior ability to organize systems, tools, and timelines
- Positive – you bring energy into the room by being courteous, helpful and by providing excellent support to our clients and team
Why this Job Matters
Aurora Scientific is the trusted provider of innovative research instrumentation for the life science and material science community. Our products are used by scientific researchers in universities, hospitals, and experimental labs around the world. Our clients are working to solve the mysteries behind human health. By ensuring that our finished goods are manufactured to the highest quality, you will be directly supporting the scientific community by ensuring our equipment is exactly what is needed in the lab.