Manufacturing Technician

Position: Manufacturing Technician 1
Job Location:

Mustang Survival Burnaby - Burnaby, BC V5J 5L1
Position Type:
Full Time
WHO WE ARE  The Wing Group is a global leader in engineered solutions for demanding environments, bringing together a portfolio of trusted brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, Henshaw Inflatables, Patten Company, and Fab Tek Industries. Across defense, marine safety, law enforcement, and industrial sectors, we design and manufacture mission‑critical inflatable, flotation, and survival solutions that professionals trust to perform when it matters most.
From combat‑ready rigid inflatable boats and inflatable structures to life‑saving flotation devices and marine apparel, our products are engineered and tested to exceed the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. With U.S. and Canadian‑based manufacturing and a collaborative, hands‑on culture, The Wing Group delivers purpose‑built solutions for the world’s toughest environments. Join us in advancing safety, performance, and innovation—on the water and beyond.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR  The Manufacturing Technician I supports the Manufacturing Engineering team by providing day‑to‑day technical support to production, maintaining engineering documentation, collecting and organizing process and test data, and assisting in the implementation and validation of manufacturing methods, tooling, and process changes. Working under the guidance of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Engineers, this role helps ensure approved methods are executed consistently on the production floor and that routine follow‑up activities are completed accurately and on time.

The Manufacturing Technician I contributes to production readiness, issue resolution, documentation control, and continuous improvement in a mixed‑product technical manufacturing environment.
WHAT WE OFFER  We estimate the salary range for this position to be between $50,000 - $60,000 annually, dependent on the experience level of the candidate. Additionally, we offer extended health and dental benefits, Group RSP with employer matching, a generous bank of wellness days, and industry perks. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES   Support daily production needs by responding to routine floor issues, assisting with troubleshooting, and escalating complex issues to the Manufacturing Engineers or Manufacturing Engineering Manager as needed.
Update and maintain work instructions, build instructions, visual aids, and related manufacturing documentation based on approved engineering changes.
Collect, organize, and maintain production, testing, validation, and other manufacturing data as directed by the engineering team.
Support routine floor follow‑up to verify implementation of approved process changes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
Assist in issue investigation and root cause analysis by gathering data, observing processes, and supporting corrective action follow‑up.
Assist with time studies, labor validation activities, and other work measurement data collection under engineer direction.
Support testing, validation, and trials for new or improved products, processes, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing systems.
Assist with setup, tracking, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, jigs, and other manufacturing aids used in production.
Work closely with production, quality, product development, supply chain, maintenance, and fabrication resources to support manufacturing objectives.
Support continuous improvement projects focused on capacity, quality, waste reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.
Support lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives through implementation, follow‑up, sustainment, and action tracking activities.
Support safe manufacturing practices by following plant safety requirements, maintaining organized work areas, and assisting with safe process implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS   Diploma or certificate in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent combination of…