Tooling and Assembly Operations Lead
About The Position
As a Tooling and Assembly Operations Lead, you will lead the day-to-day activities across Westinghouse shop facilities, supporting the manufacture, assembly, testing, and delivery of specialized tooling and equipment for the nuclear industry. You will help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while coordinating multidisciplinary work scopes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Key activities include overseeing fabrication and assembly operations, supporting equipment testing, resolving manufacturing challenges, and collaborating with engineering, project management, manufacturing teams, and external vendors. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies supporting both existing nuclear facilities and next-generation nuclear solutions. You will report to the Engineering Manager, Inspection Tooling Engineering and be located at Burlington, Ontario, Canada. This position will be offered as an onsite role.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, tooling, assembly, machine building, industrial maintenance, or related industrial environments.
- Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technician, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Machine Builder and Integrator, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience with manufacturing processes, welding procedures, fabrication methods, and associated inspection techniques.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Eligibiliy to obtain the security clearance required for access to Canadian nuclear facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using CAD platforms such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
- Experience supporting vendor oversight, equipment manufacturing, or regulated industries such as nuclear, power generation, aerospace, defence, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate shop activities supporting manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and testing work scopes.
- Plan, prioritise, and oversee work assignments to ensure project deliverables are completed safely, within budget, and following quality requirements.
- Develop and implement process improvements, work instructions, procedures, and best practices that enhance operational efficiency and shop performance.
- Assemble, instal, troubleshoot, inspect, and help test specialised tooling, machinery, and equipment used in nuclear applications.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support project milestones and resolve technical or production issues.
Benefits
- Great compensation package
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
- Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
- Flexible schedules
- 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums paid for you and your family
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral and Recognition Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
