Production Technician

Position Type: Permanent Fulltime

Work Schedule: Onsite

Work Location: Ottawa

Role status: Existing Role

About Gastops: Moving You since 1979

Over the last 47 years, Gastops has built a robust business which is recognized worldwide for its innovative contributions to equipment health management in the aviation, energy, marine, industrial and transportation industries. Gastops’ products and services add value throughout the life cycle of complex critical equipment from the design stage through to in-service operations and support. We design, manufacture, and support advanced equipment sensing and analysis products, including on-line oil debris sensors, torque measurement sensors, turbine blade health sensors, and at-line oil analysis systems.

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Production Technician will report into one of our three Product line Team Leads and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on the manufacturing and testing of products in accordance to established quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

The Production Technician will be part of our Production team with the primary focus of building product for on time delivery. As part of your responsibilities, you will:

• Solder wires to connector pins and PCBAs
• Be trained to operate a specialty copper wire winding machine
• Perform mechanical assembly of products and product subassemblies
• Apply RTV and potting compounds to products and subassemblies
• Support in-process testing of products and subassemblies.
• Execute test procedures on final products.
• Perform equipment calibration and maintenance.

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

Who You Are:

• You have hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators and power-supplies. You are familiar with hand tools and power tools like torque wrenches, screwdrivers, Allen keys, etc.
• You have basic Microsoft Office skills
• You understand and follow approved assembly and testing work instructions
• You understand the need for high-quality work and pay strict attention to detail
• You can collaborate and work with team member colleagues

What You Should Bring:

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Optical Technician/Technologist program or equivalent with some demonstrated experience. Additionally, you should have:

• Have significant and demonstrable soldering experience
• Have high motivation with results-oriented focus
• Have a strong work ethic and organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Have strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Have excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Possible eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance (NATO Level Clearance)

What We Offer You:

Gastops has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established and growing technology company:

• Salary range for this position: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour (final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and fit)
• Bonus or Profit sharing and share purchase programs
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Social activities, company sponsored events and opportunities to give back to our local community

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: At Gastops, people are at the center of our recruitment process. We may use AI-enabled tools for limited administrative purposes such as creative outreach messages, transcribing interviews, or assisting with notetaking. These tools are not used to make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our recruiters and hiring managers, and final decisions are made by people using their professional judgment and experience. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage of the process.

Accessibility: Gastops is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds and religions. Gastops accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Gastops is an excellent place to work, and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this position, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.