Electronics Assembler I - Jobs in Kelowna, BC

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If you’re looking for an awesome role in Electronics with an established and supportive company that values and invests in their people – you’re in the right place!We currently have an opening for an enthusiastic, full-time Assembler I to join our Electronics team! This is an exciting permanent position that starts immediately and offers on-the-job mentorship and wide-ranging in-house training. If you’re ready for your career to take flight in a diverse and dynamic environment, keep reading.If you don’t meet the qualifications listed below but the idea of working at AEM is resonating with you, we would still love to hear from you!Who Are WeAEM is a leading global provider of specialty aviation solutions. We design, develop and manufacture aircraft communication systems, loudspeaker systems, caution/warning panels and illuminated panel products for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. From our sunny corporate office in Kelowna, BC, we offer our products to a global marketplace.Join a Workplace That Gives You MoreIf you join us, you’ll get to work in a brand-new, custom-built manufacturing facility in downtown Kelowna! You can walk to coffee shops & restaurants or take a hike up Knox Mountain…all from our front door!We offer a competitive compensation package along with unique and fun benefits & perks, such as:

• Highly competitive starting wage with annual wage reviews
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start and earn an additional day per year to a maximum of 5 weeks (pro-rated in your first year)
• Extra paid days off in addition to annual vacation per year after 3-month probationary period
• A generous and comprehensive benefits package (extended health, vision, dental, health care spending account, disability insurance, life insurance, wellness account) after 3-month probationary period
• 8 paid sick days per year after 90 days of employment
• Profit sharing (paid quarterly) after 1 year of employment
• Pension plan with a 2:1 match (up to 5%) after 1 year of employment
• Delicious donuts delivered every Friday morning to start your weekend off on a sweet note!
• Flexible start times & shifts that suit your schedule
• Extensive job training with lots of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• A whole lot more!

Role OverviewThe Electronics Assembler I position is responsible for the assembly and manufacturing of AEM products.What You’ll Be Doing

• No education or experience required; training is provided in-house.
• General experience with computers is required.
• Experience working with repetitious assembly of small electronic or other products is an asset.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination is required.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Appropriate PPE, including CSA approved footwear and the use of respirators, may be required for specific tasks. Non-custom hearing and eye protection will be supplied by AEM. AEM will reimburse a portion of the cost of approved safety footwear and custom eye protection in accordance with company policy.
• A strong work ethic with a positive approach to working with others.
• Ability to successfully pass the security assessment of employees who need to examine, possess, or transfer controlled goods or technology is required.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Assembles AEM products from written procedures.
• Evaluates products through rigorous testing and troubleshoots as required.
• Ensures high-quality electronic assemblies are produced, measured by compliance with IPC standards and AEM’s quality program.
• Operates production equipment, including general maintenance on equipment, occasionally.
• Performs soldering to established quality standards and as trained.
• Performs all duties per applicable quality program procedures.
• Completes all other duties as assigned, including supporting other Production departments via transfer when required.

A Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Team Is the Key to Our Organization’s SuccessWe actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.Controlled Goods RequirementPlease note that AEM is a proud holder of the Controlled Goods designation. This program allows AEM to work directly with Controlled Goods, which are defined as “components and technical data that have military or national security significance, which are controlled domestically by the Government of Canada and defined in the Defence Production Act” (Government of Canada).As a Controlled Goods organization, all AEM employees must be eligible for controlled goods designation status. Thus, submission to the following checks is a condition of employment: Background Check, Criminal Record Check, Character References. A credit check may be required in some cases.Learn More About AEM!To learn more about working with AEM and to apply to this exciting opportunity, visit: https://www.aem-corp.com/about-us/careers.We appreciate all applicants and will only contact those who have been short-listed to participate in the recruitment process.Quick Apply

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