Manufacturing Specialist

RTX • Halifax, NS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Plant 41 multidisciplinary team, the Manufacturing Specialist in Blade Line will be responsible for processing parts through the manufacturing line utilizing multi-skilling abilities in a 24-7 environment, 12 hour shift environment. The selected candidate must be able to work all shift hours, including night shift. The operator will be expected to perform multiple tasks throughout the line and must be fully aware of export control requirements (Trained in house) and adhere to expectations.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in an engineering technology or Machining discipline, Journeyman machinist or equivalent, Mechanical Technician, or equivalent experience or education.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an automated manufacturing environment considered an asset.
• Continuous improvement experience considered an asset
• Previous machining experience will be considered an asset and may provide an advantage to the applicant

Responsibilities

• Work within a highly specialized team to establish and achieve high expectations, goals and daily targets.
• Manage multiple tasks at various levels of completion, using the best use of time and resources to complete work.
• Use specialized equipment, related software and systems such as, but not limited to, robotics, tooling, and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) grinding, milling, and EDM.
• Set up, monitor and troubleshoot automated manufacturing center equipment.
• Facilitate continuous improvement by using tools such as Kaizen events.
• Keep current with job requirements, products, computer technology (e.g. MS Office products), and company policies.
• Actively participate in the development of processes and standard work documents that will create a productive, self-sustaining cell that operates efficiently.
• Be actively involved in maintaining training documentation (Standard Work)
• Perform routine maintenance tasks (TPM walk arounds) and assist maintenance with PM activities.
• Work with the various Plant 41 support areas to ensure cell success and compliance
• Support EH&S initiatives and actively participate in incident investigations

Benefits

• Range of employee benefits, savings plan and pension plan
• Corporate health and wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Assistance program for parental leave
• On-site Gym Facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree