SMT Machine Operator/Assembler (3:30 pm – 12:00 midnight)
- Ottawa, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 30, 2026
- 1 position
$41,300–$55,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Operate and set up SMT production equipment, including printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and laser marking equipment, while following work instructions and safety procedures. Perform quality checks, basic troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, material handling, and production recordkeeping to meet output and quality targets.
Job details
SMT Machine Operator/Assembler (3:30 pm – 12:00 midnight) As a member of the Manufacturing Operations team, you will support SMT production activities, including online and offline equipment setup, daily operation of SMT placement equipment, stencil washers, and other associated manufacturing equipment. Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Salary Range: $41,300 - $55,000 plus 10% shift premium Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People: Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge: · Follow established procedures for quality, safety, productivity, and material handling · Follow work instructions, drawings, diagrams, and specifications · Identify and report damages, missing, or incorrect parts to the appropriate supervisor or lead hand · Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area · May contribute as a member of the Spill team and/or Health and Safety Committee · Meet expected production and quality targets · Operate SMT placement equipment efficiently following all Health & Safety guidelines · Perform all SMT route steps and operate equipment including Laser Marking, SMT Printer operations, Pick and Place Machines and Reflow Ovens by following defined work instructions, procedures, guidelines and best practices. · Perform all SMT Offline / Online set-up activities such as electronic feeder loading, stripping, scanning, etc. and basic troubleshooting following ME/MES Support written procedures, guidelines and best practices or direct communication · Perform SMT QC as required to help support the line · Perform specific equipment preventative maintenance tasks as defined by procedures · Perform tray counting or SMT Offline setup when line is down · Record production information or complete paperwork/system entries · Responsible for all material handling duties, including lifting and managing daily supplies as required · Willing to support shift rotations as required · Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to meet production schedules What You Bring: · High School diploma · College certificate/diploma in areas such as manufacturing, mechanical engineering technology or electrical technology is considered an asset · 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferably with pick and place equipment, paste printer and reflow ovens · 3D AOI and X Ray experience is considered an asset · Ability to use measuring tools · Able to lift normal consumable supplies associated with the processes and utilization of lifting apparatus to move heavy loads · Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond quickly and efficiently to changes in the build schedule is required · Demonstrated experience within a low volume high mix PWB assembly environment with preference given to direct experience operating and supporting SMT equipment and with an ability to minimize downtime and maximize output · Excellent interpersonal, communication and team building skills are required · Experience reading work instructions, blueprints, diagrams, or assembly drawings · Experience working with formal procedures and supporting documents · Good organizational skills · Manufacturing, mechanical, electrical or industrial training is considered an asset · SAP knowledge is considered an asset #LI-JT1 Who We Are: Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number. To learn more about Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division, please visit https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/ottawa No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
What you’ll do
Operate and set up SMT production equipment, including printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and laser marking equipment, while following work instructions and safety procedures. Perform quality checks, basic troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, material handling, and production recordkeeping to meet output and quality targets.
Requirements
A high school diploma and at least two years of manufacturing experience are requested, preferably with pick-and-place equipment, paste printers, and reflow ovens. Candidates should be able to read work instructions and assembly drawings, use measuring tools, handle materials, adapt to schedule changes, and work effectively with a team; relevant college training and 3D AOI, X-ray, or SAP experience are assets.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings Plan With Employer Match
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Referral Program
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive and Supportive Culture
Listed skills
- Quality Control · Preferred
- Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
- Material Handling · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Multitasking · Preferred
- SAP · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- SMT Equipment Operation
- Pick and Place Equipment
- SMT Printer Operation
- Reflow Oven Operation
- Equipment Setup
- Basic Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Material Handling
- Reading Work Instructions and Drawings
- Measuring Tools
- Production Documentation
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Multitasking
- SAP
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Organizational Skills
- Assembly Drawing
- Export Control
- Lifting Ability
- Time Off Management
- Electrical Technology
- Machine Operation
- Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards
- Automated Optical Inspection
- Blueprinting
- ISO 9000 Series
- Printed Circuit Board
- Interpersonal Communications
- Laser Engraving
- Manufacturing Operations
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- Operations
- Purchasing
- SAP Applications
- SAP Knowledge Warehouse
- SMT Placement Equipment
- Submittals (Construction)
- Team Building
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
- Assembler/Machine Operator
- Engine and Machine Fabricator / Assembler
- Mechanical Machinery Assemblers
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
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