Posted 17 days ago
Electro- Optical Technician (Weekends)
@ L3Harris Technologies
Waterdown, Ontario
Overview
L3Harris Technologies is hiring an Electro-Optical Technician for a weekend shift in Waterdown, Ontario, on a 3/36 schedule of 12-hour shifts Friday to Sunday. The work covers assembling, testing and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems, plus environmental screening and repair of customer equipment. Pay is $25-30 per hour.
Pay:
$25–$30 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assemble and test complex electro-mechanical assemblies
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components
- Operate thermal chambers and vibration tables for environmental screening
- Resolve assembly defects with senior technicians and engineers
- Document assembly, test and repair records
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 5 years in mechanical or electro-mechanical field
- Community college diploma in mechanical technology or equivalent
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Lean Manufacturing experience an asset
- ISO9000 or AS9100 experience an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-24
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 36 |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical technology, Electronics |
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L3Harris Technologies
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Full company description
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 1025 W. NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32919, US
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- National Security
- Business Development
- Commercial
- Industrial
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- Other recorded names
- L3Harris Technologies
- L3HHCM20
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- 2,250,000,000
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense and Space Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Florida |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 137 |
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Job Title: Electro-Optical Technician (WEEKEND SHIFT)
Job Code: 44543
Job Location: Waterdown, Ontario
Schedule: Weekend, 3/36 - Fri-Sunday 12 hour shifts
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret complex mechanical and electrical schematics, ensuring precise execution of assembly, and testing procedures
- Execute the assembly of complex electro-mechanical assemblies using precise attention to detail, and strict adherence to process. Handle and apply chemicals, primers and sealants as part of the assembly process, with strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components, including but not limited to motors, sensors and wire harness assemblies, to ensure optimal system performance and reliability
- Investigate and resolve assembly level defects by collaborating with senior technicians and engineers, contributing to continuous product development and process improvement
- Execute environmental screening, operating thermal chambers and vibration tables, running tests scripts, and analyzing performance data to validate system integrity
- Effectively manage multiple priorities, balancing assembly, testing, and troubleshooting tasks to meet critical project timelines and production goals
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration, work closely with Operation Engineers, production teams, and management to tackle complex technical challenges and drive innovative solutions
- Ensuring meticulous documentation, maintaining detailed records of assembly, maintenance, test results, troubleshooting efforts and implemented solutions
- Handle customer-owned equipment (as required), with precision and care, performing diagnostic testing, electro-mechanical repairs, and upgrades while ensuring compliance with all quality standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in assembly processes, recommending enhancements, and implementing best practices to optimize system quality and workflow efficiency.
Required Capabilities
- Technical Proficiency – Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and test procedures
- Electro-Mechanical Technology Expertise – Experience in assembling, configuring, and testing complex electromechanical systems
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics – Skilled in identifying, analyzing and resolving electrical and mechanical issues
- Software & Firmware Handling – Ability to load, configure and verify software on integrated hardware systems
- Environmental & Performance Testing – Proficiency in operating large test equipment
- Strong Collaboration & Communication – Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with engineers, production teams and management.
- Continuous Improvement & Safety Mindset – Ability to think critically, identify inefficiencies in processes, suggest improvements and be open minded to change.
- High Standards in quality with attention to detail, capable of learning and taking on new tasks with an increasing level of responsibility
- Self-awareness – Ability to reflect on ones’ own thoughts, emotions and actions with the intent to improve the collective effectiveness and success of the team
Desired Education and Experiences
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in the Mechanical and/or Electro-mechanical field desired
- Community College diploma in a Mechanical Technician/Technology or equivalent
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing an asset
- Previous experience working in ISO9000, AS9100 environment
- College diploma in Electronics combined with demonstrated mechanical aptitude may be considered
*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $25-30/hr.
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