Production Technician - Full time, Permanent

Position: Production Technician - Full time, Permanent Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Id: 1830
# of Openings: 1

Ballard Canada focuses on our core fuel cell competencies which includes the production of membrane electrode assemblies, integration and testing of fuel cell stacks, assembly and testing of motive modules, as well as the support of other products required through our engineering services contracts. We continue to make investments in our manufacturing capabilities and processes, which are targeted at supporting high-volume production and automated processing to facilitate future growth.

The Production Technician is an essential member of the Ballard manufacturing operation. We are looking for great team players with positive attitudes who are detail-oriented, have experience in manufacturing and are committed to a health and safety environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manufacture fuel cell components following manufacturing processes
2. Assemble and test fuel cell stacks complying with the detailed instructions
3. Operate and perform routine maintenance on production machinery
4. Adhere to safety and quality standards and raise issues as appropriate
5. Identify, segregate and report on non-conforming parts and materials
6. Collect data, organize, and maintain records on a daily basis
7. Data review and analysis of fuel cell modules, reporting results to quality and systems engineering
8. Follow work and communication procedures
9. Contribute to a high-performance work team environment

Rotating shifts, two-week intervals:

Morning shift: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm
Afternoon shift: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Qualifications and Skills Required:

1. High School diploma and 1 to 3 years experience in manufacturing or equivalent combination
2. Post-secondary technical education is an asset
3. Proficient mechanical skills
4. Computer and mathematical literacy
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Following quality control requirements and detailed instructions
7. Able to work in rotational shifts and work on repetitive tasks
8. Great team player with solid communication skills
9. Be able to thrive in a multicultural, multi-disciplinary environment

What perks you will receive:

1. Pay rate: $19.75 per hour
2. Annual Ballard Bonus Plan
3. Benefits plan: extended health (medical & dental), short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and employee family counselling and wellness programs
4. Company matching Retirement Saving program
5. Impact Awards
6. Inventor Incentive Program
7. Paid Sick Days
8. Employee Referral Program

Our Values:
Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.