Posted 3 months ago
Machine Operator Through-Hole/Wavesolder/Selective Wave - Afternoon Shift
@ Creation Technologies Ltd
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Creation Technologies Ltd is hiring a Machine Operator for the afternoon wave soldering line in British Columbia, full-time, Monday to Friday 3:30PM to midnight. The role runs wave and selective wave soldering equipment, controls flux and solder material, and performs cursory product inspection. The posting states base pay of $23 to $26 per hour plus a 10% afternoon shift premium, with employer-paid benefits and a quarterly bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, operate and maintain wave soldering equipment
- Control flux and solder material per work instructions
- Perform cursory product inspection to quality standards
- Conduct daily equipment maintenance
- Communicate quality issues with post-wave inspector and process engineering
Requirements summary:
- Previous wave soldering experience preferred
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination
- Good computer literacy and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work safely with solder and chemicals using PPE
- Ability to follow SOPs and assembly documentation
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 40 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Transit support, Paid training |
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Creation Technologies Ltd
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End-to-end, scalable Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) for OEMs.
Full company description
Creation Technologies is a trusted scaled specialty provider of advanced electronics, with a proven track record of delivering high quality and reliable execution to mid-volume OEMs in A&D, MedTech and Industrial industries. We help reduce manufacturing risk and scale your products with confidence. Creation has locations in USA, Canada, Mexico & Asia, and is headquartered in Boston, MA United States. Privately owned and financially stable with over 30 years of operating profitability since Creation was founded in 1991. If you'd like more information on how our Full Product Development and End-to-End Manufacturing solutions can improve your time-to-market, call +1.877.734.7456 or email us [email protected]. ____ 13 Manufacturing Locations • Vancouver, BC • Hermosillo, Mexico • Boise, ID • Everett, WA • Denver, CO • Albuquerque, NM • Dallas, TX • St Peter, MN • Milwaukee, WI • Rochester, NY • Mississauga, ON • Toronto, ON • Changzhou, China Full Product Realization Center including Engineering Prototyping, Low Volume Manufacturing, Test & Design Services, Global Commodities Services, and Global Supplier Quality Leadership: • Denver, CO _______ What Makes Us Unique? • Premier Customer Relationships & Mindshare • Customer-Focused Business Model • Regional Support, Global Capabilities • Full Service Solutions: Excellence in Design, Test, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, After-Market Services We build premier customer relationships with companies whose business goals align with ours. Our experience tells us this is critical to the success of the relationship. We serve OEMs requiring medium-volume, complex design and manufacturing solutions in these markets: • Medical • Tech Industrial • Defense, Security & Aerospace Learn more at: www.creationtech.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 30,493
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,885
- Reported office locations
- One Beacon Street, 23rd Floor, Boston, MA 02108, US
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- Business categories
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Creation Technologies
- Specialties
- Turnkey Product Design & Development
- Lean Manufacturing & Integration
- Test Strategy & Development
- Design for Supply Chain & VAVE
- After-Market Service Solutions & EOL Strategy
- Electronics Manufacturing Services
- Design for Manufacturing
- Rapid Response
- Electronics Supplier
- and Prototyping
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 68,231,736
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Creation Technologies is a trusted scaled specialty provider of advanced electronics, with a proven track record of delivering high quality and reliable execution to mid-volume OEMs in A&D, MedTech and Industrial industries. We help reduce manufacturing risk and scale your products with confidence. Creation has locations in USA, Canada, Mexico & Asia, and is headquartered in Boston, MA United States. Privately…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Boston, MA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1991 |
| Specialties | Turnkey Product Design & DevelopmentLean Manufacturing & IntegrationTest Strategy & DevelopmentDesign for Supply Chain & VAVEAfter-Market Service Solutions & EOL StrategyElectronics Manufacturing ServicesDesign for ManufacturingRapid ResponseElectronics Supplierand Prototyping |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Operate the wave soldering equipment, ensuring that flux and soldering material is properly applied, and products are kept up to quality standards. Assist with other manufacturing processes as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:
- Set up, operate and maintain wave soldering equipment as per work instructions and maintenance schedule on time
- Control all wave soldering material (flux, solder bars etc.) as per work instructions to ensure proper application of flux and solder material.
- Undergo cross training as a selective wave operator, operate and maintain selective wave equipment.
- Perform cursory inspection on products as per quality standards to ensure workmanship standards are met
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable quality assurance standards and internal SOPs
- Provide assistance in FAI process
- Monitor and troubleshoot wave soldering process as required
- Assist in coordination of post wave inspection and product cleaning
- Assist in other manufacturing processes as needed
- Communicate and cooperate with post wave inspector on quality issues
- Communicate with Process Engineering on new project recipe set up and operation
- Maintain overall cleanliness of workstation
- Conduct daily maintenance on equipment
- Following safety, setup/assembly procedures
- Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in wave soldering is preferred
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly an asset
- Previous experience working in the following are highly preferred (but not limited to): SMT/TH or Mix Tech assembly (hand soldering, inspection, rework, mechanical assembly skills); Worked in Electronics or Manufacturing companies; Soldering TH and SMT components; previous IPC training/ familiarity with IPC standards an asset
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office Applications, Windows OS, Machine specific software/programs). Ability to navigate computers across older/newer OS, ability to navigate programs to operate a machine
- Good written and verbal communication in business English. A team player with good communication skills (ability to work with customers, within a team)
- Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Able to safely work with solder, chemicals using proper personal protective equipment
- Must be able to work independently or in team environment
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow assembly documentation, standard operating procedures, visual aids, etc. and perform tasks up to standard
- Awareness of safety protocols and ability to remain attentive to moving equipment and processes in a production environment.
- Good detail orientation and time management skills
Physical Demands
- Controlled manufacturing environment
- Work is performed in sitting, standing, reaching and stooped positions. Standing for long periods of time in a manufacturing line doing repetitive tasks.
- Repetitive hand motions
- Job duties require working with and around chemicals and the use of applicable PPE will be required
- Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude
- Strong situational awareness of surroundings to ensure personal safety and prevent potential hazards in a manufacturing environment.
- Color identification is a requirement of the role
- Ability to safety lift up to 40 lbs
Other Details
- Base pay range: $23 - $26 depending on skills and experience, plus 10% shift premium if working the afternoon shift
- This is regular/full-time employment
- Work shift: Afternoon (Monday to Friday, 3:30PM-12MN); site is transit accessible, but the buses run on a schedule. During first few months for training, work schedule needs to be 7AM-3:30PM or 2PM-10:30PM
- Need to be legally eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada, full-time for any employer
- Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Clearance Eligibility Requirement: Candidates need to hold either Canadian citizenship or permanent residency; background check applicable as pre-employment
What's in it for you
Competitive compensation package, employer paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance), employee assistance program, vacation, RRSP matching, quarterly bonus program
Company events, onsite parking, onsite gym, casual dress code, wellness trail near facility
Transit accessible site, climate controlled indoor environment, fixed full time schedule
Inhouse training available
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email [email protected]. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.
Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.
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