Assembly Technician

At STELIA North America, we are offering the opportunity for a career that is out of this world! We are looking for someone to join our Production Team in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. An affiliate of the Airbus Group of Companies, STELIA is an aerospace and defence company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of composite components and assemblies. Headquartered in Lunenburg, NS, and with a site in Mirabel, QC, we operate more than 150,000 sq feet of facilities dedicated to operations, manufacturing and administration.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling simple to complex composites, components and structural parts for production and development. We operate in a shift work environment, which includes a day shift and evening shift. This schedule allows for a mix of daytime and evening hours, making it ideal for those who appreciate a structured yet flexible routine.

The Assembly Technician embraces a culture defined by safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.

In this role, you will:

• Assemble, fit, and install composite components, prefabricated parts, metal details and/or sub-assemblies to build simple to complex and/or structural assemblies per specific work instructions and customer specifications.
• Assembling includes (but not limited to): hand measuring, drilling, countersinking, reaming, riveting, installing solid and mechanically locking fasteners, etc.
• Mix and apply bonding adhesives and sealants.
• Repair simple to complex assemblies per specific work instructions and customer specifications.
• Perform self-quality checks.
• Identify nonconforming parts, conditions, and manufacturing processes.
• Record results (e.g., production and inspection) per work instructions where required.
• Meet schedule and production requirements.
• Propose improvement to manufacturing processes.

You have:

• Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience using hand tools such as pneumatic tools
• 1 year experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Organized individual with high attention to detail, self-motivated and a quick learner.
• Manual dexterity/coordination with the ability to use of power tools, cutting tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and/or blueprints while following demonstrated steps.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Physical demands include lifting and moving material weighing up to 50lbs and wearing a respirator and other protective equipment.

At STELIA North America, we know our people are our greatest asset. We welcome anyone who is passionate, positive, team oriented, improvement focused, and willing to grow and develop their career. If you join us, you will find an environment that is challenging and rewarding, and a culture that is flexible, inclusive, and welcoming.

We offer competitive total rewards package including:

• Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending Account

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Company Matched Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Group TFSA • Paid Personal Days • 12 Company Holidays • Employee Family Assistance Program • Out of Country Travel Insurance • Shares Purchase Plan • Free on-site parking • Employee Social Events • Learning & Development Programs