Production Technician

Production Technicians play a key role within Redlen in creating high-quality, high-performance radiation detectors for timely delivery to our medical and security imaging customers around the world.  As a production technician at Redlen your role might include crystal growth, cutting and polishing wafers, highly detailed production in a clean room, testing and measuring components against specifications or assembling a completed module.
If a career in a scientific environment or electronics assembly is of interest to you, please consider applying, for the right applicants we offer a comprehensive 32-month hands-on training program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all workplace EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) protocols
• Interpret and complete work orders in an accurate and efficient manner to meet production goals
• Inspect and test products in compliance with QMS (Quality Management System) objectives and SOPs
• Consistently update and maintain accurate Production Process records
• Perform routine set up, calibration and maintenance of equipment
• Identify and communicate any production issues for continuous improvement
• Monitor use and inventory of process materials/chemicals and supplies to ensure adequate inventory is on hand. 

• Maintain plant and work area cleanliness following 5S methodology 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience operating complex production equipment preferred
• Ability to read, understand and follow technical SOPs (Standard Operating Instructions) in English. 
• Strong safety orientation
• Previous experience assembling electronics, semiconductors or similar equipment is preferred.

• High school graduation is essential, a related technical college diploma is considered an asset
• Familiarity with and ability to operate electronic equipment
• Computer literacy is a must

• We value commitment to safety standards and training, effective communication, good time management, personal responsibility, careful adherence to quality standards and respect for the work environment and team members. 

Departments:

• CZT Operations (crystal growth, furnace operations, wafer & chip cutting)
• Strong observation skills and interest in mechanical systems and instruments.
• Curious with ability to follow defined SOP’s and safety protocols, ability to lift up to 15kg.
• Lap & Polish
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Clean Room
• Strong attention to detail (including clean room and safety protocols) and manual dexterity for handling delicate components such as dies and sensors.
• competence in Basic computer skills and data logging ( to record process parameters, yield data, and equipment performance metrics.)
• Test and Assembly
• Comfortable with Basic Computer skill/Documentation skills
• Manual dexterity/Line assembly/Mechanical Assembly
• Metrology:
• Proficient in operating a variety of tools, including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and optical and digital microscopes.
• Attention to detail, demonstrated through accuracy and precision of data reading, documentation and record-keeping, identify trends and inconsistencies, patience and concentration when working with delicate equipment and performing complex measurements.

Shifts and Work Requirements:

• Day: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Afternoon: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Night: 10:00pm - 6:30am
• May require the ability to safely lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• May require extended periods of repetitive motion with arms and hands. 
• May require the ability to stand for extended periods of time.

This is a full-time on-site role, and all applicants must be legally eligible to work for Redlen Technologies in Canada.

 Benefits:

• Premiums for afternoon and night shift
• On-site parking
• Work boot allowance
• Eligible for annual bonus
• RRSP matching
• Extended Health and Dental
• Career growth opportunities

Starting Hourly Shift Rates: (we offer regular increases based on experience and performance)

• $21.25 per hour - Day shift
• $21.25 per hour (plus premium) - Afternoon shift
• $21.25 per hour (plus premium) - Night shift