Manufacturing Technician

• Collaborate with engineers and production managers to develop, refine, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and plant layouts to improve efficiency, throughput, and material flow.

• Conduct time and motion studies, work measurement analyses, and performance evaluations to assess labor utilization, equipment effectiveness, capacity, and overall production performance.

• Collect, compile, and analyze operational and production data to support cost estimation, scheduling, production planning, and technical reporting.

• Develop, standardize, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation to ensure process consistency and compliance.

• Support quality assurance initiatives by assisting with inspection procedures, tracking nonconformances, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to maintain quality standards.

• Promote a safe work environment by supporting health, safety, and fire prevention programs, participating in audits, conducting risk assessments, and contributing to Joint Health & Safety Committee activities.

• Set up, adjust, and validate manufacturing equipment and process parameters to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality requirements.

• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support metal fabrication operations, including welding, bending, laser cutting, and mechanical assembly processes.

• Assist with production planning, material flow coordination, and inventory-related process improvements.

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings; contribute to facility layout design and production optimization projects.

• Develop and implement tools or applications to support manufacturing processes, automation, and production data analysis.

• Supervise sheet metal personnel and oversee daily production activities to ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with company standards.

• College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a 1- to 2-year program, or equivalent experience College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the following areas:

• Hands-on experience working in a food-grade manufacturing or automated equipment environment, including awareness of hygienic design principles and contamination control.

• Practical experience assembling, testing, and supporting robotic or automated electromechanical systems, including mechanical subassemblies, actuators, sensors, conveyors, and enclosure systems.

• Working knowledge of stainless-steel fabrication for food-contact and near-food contact components, including surface finish requirements, fastener selection, and cleanability considerations.

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and precision mechanical assembly for robotic systems, including tolerance control and repeatability.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) for robotic or automated equipment.

• Experience supporting prototype builds and low-to-medium volume production of complex machines.

• Understanding of food safety standards and regulatory requirements relevant to automated food equipment, including NSF/ANSI or equivalent sanitation standards (equipment design awareness)

• Ability to support manufacturing processes that meet food-grade cleanliness, traceability, and documentation requirements.

• Experience collecting and documenting quality and sanitation data to support internal quality systems and customer audits.

• Experience assisting with functional testing, validation, and verification of automated or robotic food production equipment.

• Ability to support process validation activities, including repeatability testing, cycle time verification, and yield tracking.

• Experience setting up and monitoring process parameters for automated equipment (mechanical, thermal, or motion-related), under engineering guidance.

• Familiarity with basic industrial automation concepts, such as sensors, limit switches, safety interlocks, and fault detection.

• Experience conducting time and motion studies on automated or semi-automated production lines to improve throughput and reduce waste.

• Ability to identify manufacturing bottlenecks, assembly inefficiencies, and quality risks in robotic system production.

• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives (Lean manufacturing, 5S, or similar methodologies) in a high-mix manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of industrial and robotic safety practices, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safe work procedures.

• Experience participating in or supporting a Joint Health & Safety Committee, safety audits, and incident investigations.

• Ability to work safely around automated machinery, moving robotic components, and powered equipment. Computer &

• Proficiency in SolidWorks and other Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.

• Experience with software development and programming, including C++.

• Strong working knowledge of project management software (e.g., MS Project or equivalent).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint

• Experience with file management systems and document control practices.

• Solid understanding of Windows operating systems (MS Windows).

• Ability to develop and utilize technical software tools to support engineering and manufacturing processes.

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

• Health care plan

• Vision care benefits

• Group insurance benefits

• Life insurance

• Parking available

• Criminal record check

• Own vehicle

• Willing to travel

• Willing to travel internationally

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Tight deadlines

• Handling heavy loads

• Attention to detail

• Ability to distinguish between colours

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Standing for extended periods

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Personal tools as required

• Client focus

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Flexibility

• Initiative

• Organized • Team player

• Values and ethics

Gastronomous Technologies Inc.