Electronics Assembly Technician

Location:

Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type:
Full-time

Wage Range: $22.00 – $32.00

Hours:

Monday to Friday (7:00 am to 3:30 pm)

For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. By focusing on exceptional quality and customer service, we develop strong relationships and partnerships with really great companies jointly creating really great products.

Valid designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support.

Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The Position:

Electronics Assembly Technicians work under supervision and direction of the Electronics Production Supervisor and will perform assembly of electronic and mechanical assemblies, including wiring harnesses and air manifolds, according to specifications.

Why Consider Valid?

• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance
• Support for your personal and professional development needs
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally-located, affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages
• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan

Responsibilities:

• Assembly of electronic and mechanical assemblies, including wiring harnesses and air manifolds.
• Testing of assembled units ensuring that product quality is met
• Safe handling of electronic components and assemblies.
• Collect and record data
• Candidates will be computer literate, and comfortable in the use of MS office and other computerized testing equipment.
• Identify components and assemblies and read and understand assembly drawings for a wide variety of products.
• Use hand and power tools such as screw drivers, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, and cordless drills.
• Material handling tasks including picking parts and inventory counts.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to provide a consistent high level of performance
• Manage multiple requests at any given time.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve independently
• Great attention to detail
• Keeps tools, equipment and work areas clean, neat and tidy at all times

Requirements:

• High school or GED
• An Electronics diploma is considered an asset
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to balance competing priorities
• Must be able to use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects skillfully.
• Must be able to stand for long periods
• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing and assembly is an asset.
• Experience with schematics and electronic circuit trouble shooting is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced environment

• May be exposed to loud or distracting sounds or noise levels at times
• Must be able to work individually as well as part of a team
• Must adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner at all times
• Shift work may be required and should be available to work overtime if requested

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while  community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!