Operations Associate

Job Location: Waterloo

Position Status: Existing Position

Compensation Range: $ 48000.00 to $53000.00 range per year.

As an Operations Associate at NDI youll play a hands-on role in assembling and packaging our optical products. Your work will help ensure products are built accurately consistently and in accordance with established quality requirements. This role is based in a production environment and involves detailed assembly work with small components. Its a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work takes pride in quality and likes being part of a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement.

• Prepare materials and components needed for production and assembly.
• Assemble and package optical products and components according to documented procedures and work instructions.
• Complete detailed assembly work with a strong focus on accuracy consistency and product quality.
• Check assemblies and sub-assemblies against applicable quality requirements and identify concerns when they arise.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities that support an efficient production environment.
• Support other Operations activities and projects as needed.
• Support compliance by adhering to applicable regulatory and quality standards and established quality-system requirements.

• Strong manual dexterity and ability to safely handle small components.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Post-secondary education in electronics or a related technical discipline is an asset.
• Previous experience in a production manufacturing assembly or technician role is an asset.
• Experience working in an ISO 13485 or other quality-controlled environment is an asset.

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Dependable organized and accountable in completing assigned work.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on production environment.
• Positive collaborative approach to working with others.
• Willingness to learn new processes and take on different production activities.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in identifying more effective ways of working.