Location: Salmon Arm, BC

Position Type: Full-time

Wage: $42,000 – $55,500

For over thirty years, Valid Manufacturing has built a reputation as a world-class hi-tech company designing engineering and manufacturing innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering quality products backed by exceptional customer support.

We believe that exceptional products with great customer service start with employees who are valued and appreciated, and that business thrives when our talented team works cooperatively to solve problems, exchange ideas and find new ways of doing things.

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

Why Consider Valid?

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.

• Company pension plan that recognizes and rewards length of service.

• Commitment to ensuring a healthy work environment including balancing work and life.

• Supported training and development

• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally located community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

Key Duties and 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.

• Collects and records data for computer analysis and tracking.

• Review’s test results and deals with non-conforming products as needed.

• Incoming inspection and testing of purchased components to ensure adherence to specifications.

• Tests Valid manufactured items to ensure adherence to specifications.

• Uses computerized testing equipment in performance of duties.

• Uses hand and power tools such as screw drivers, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, and cordless drills etc.

• Material handling tasks including picking parts and inventory counts.

• Provides assistance and support to senior staff working as part of a team. Works with general supervision and is responsible for ensuring quality of assigned work.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read assembly drawings required for the electrical, mechanical and pneumatic assembly of a wide variety of Valid products.

• Should be able to identify, configure, record and track a variety of assemblies and their component parts through all stages of product life cycle.

• Ability to identify components and assemblies by part number, type, function, size and color.

• Ability to repetitively perform high quality work paying attention to details.

• Work requires the ability to organize and prioritize work for best efficiency with limited or general supervision.

• Experience with schematics and electronic circuit trouble shooting is an asset.

• Employees should be computer literate and able to use custom in-house software, label printing software and Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Access.

• Willingness to contribute and participate as part of the team. Shows initiative.

• Strong organizational ability, good interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.

• Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical experience and/or aptitude an asset.

• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment an asset.

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

• Must be able to stand for long periods

• Must be able to work on ladders and/or scaffolding

• Must be able to stoop, kneel and crouch at times to perform assigned tasks

• Must be able to use hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects skillfully.

Working Conditions:

• Open to positive and constructive feedback.

• Fast-paced environment

• Looks to continuously improve work practices and procedures.

• Must always adhere to all safety practices and procedures and work in a safe manner.

• May be required to work shift work and should be available to work overtime if requested.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, growing company located in the heart of the Shuswap. If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward yourcover letter and resumeto careers@validmfg.com introducing yourself and explaining your interest in this role. Please note that all applications are treated with strict confidence.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By applying for this position, you are confirming that you are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.