Production Operator
QinetiQ
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Calgary, Alberta
Contract type: Full time
Why join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
Our competitive employee offering framework supports the purpose, values, and behaviours that we take pride in. This framework includes rewarding for performance, safety & wellbeing, learning & development, responsibility & sustainability, adaptability & flexibility, and diversity & inclusion. Our people are critical to our success, so it is vital that we create a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here Diversity & Inclusion.
As part of the QinetiQ team, you play a critical role in what makes our company a great place to work. So, it is important that working with us is inspiring, that you have the opportunity to realize your full potential and feel recognized for your contribution. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of employee offerings that we provide begin with a competitive benefits package, extended health spending account, an additional health and wellness spending account, TFSA/RRSP matching, a personal development fund, an employee referral program, annual salary review, a flexible hybrid working environment and much more.
About QinetiQ
We offer our customers world-class expertise in advice, services (particularly test and evaluation) and innovative technology-based products. We deploy our scientific and technological knowledge, proven research capabilities and unique, purpose-built facilities to provide both services and products that meet the needs of a wide range of global customers. We operate primarily in the defence, security, and critical national infrastructure markets.
QinetiQ is a company of over 8,000 people dedicated to being on the side of their customers. They are pragmatic and hugely experienced, looking always for enterprising, agile ways to create real benefit and added value. They are also natural collaborators, adept at making vital connections through forging industry partnerships and harnessing the best talents within the supply chain. It is these qualities, demonstrated every day by our employees, that mean QinetiQ can be trusted as a partner to enable, assure, and protect our customers' interests.
QinetiQ manages and operates extensive testing and evaluation capabilities for air, land, sea, and target systems. We collaborate closely and responsively to give defence departments, industry customers and academia a competitive edge through the safe and secure conduct of operational and tactical training exercises that combine both real world and simulated events.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Production Operator is responsible for participating in the new manufacture, repair and overhaul, acceptance testing and operation of assemblies and sub-assemblies that make up the unmanned vehicles and support equipment that QinetiQ Target Systems designs, manufactures, repairs and operates globally. The Production Operator is responsible for operating machinery, assembling products, and ensuring the quality of the final output. Attention to detail, technical skills, and commitment to safety are crucial to maintaining our high standards of production.
Education/Work Experience and Requirements:
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
Our competitive employee offering framework supports the purpose, values, and behaviours that we take pride in. This framework includes rewarding for performance, safety & wellbeing, learning & development, responsibility & sustainability, adaptability & flexibility, and diversity & inclusion. Our people are critical to our success, so it is vital that we create a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here Diversity & Inclusion.
As part of the QinetiQ team, you play a critical role in what makes our company a great place to work. So, it is important that working with us is inspiring, that you have the opportunity to realize your full potential and feel recognized for your contribution. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of employee offerings that we provide begin with a competitive benefits package, extended health spending account, an additional health and wellness spending account, TFSA/RRSP matching, a personal development fund, an employee referral program, annual salary review, a flexible hybrid working environment and much more.
About QinetiQ
We offer our customers world-class expertise in advice, services (particularly test and evaluation) and innovative technology-based products. We deploy our scientific and technological knowledge, proven research capabilities and unique, purpose-built facilities to provide both services and products that meet the needs of a wide range of global customers. We operate primarily in the defence, security, and critical national infrastructure markets.
QinetiQ is a company of over 8,000 people dedicated to being on the side of their customers. They are pragmatic and hugely experienced, looking always for enterprising, agile ways to create real benefit and added value. They are also natural collaborators, adept at making vital connections through forging industry partnerships and harnessing the best talents within the supply chain. It is these qualities, demonstrated every day by our employees, that mean QinetiQ can be trusted as a partner to enable, assure, and protect our customers' interests.
QinetiQ manages and operates extensive testing and evaluation capabilities for air, land, sea, and target systems. We collaborate closely and responsively to give defence departments, industry customers and academia a competitive edge through the safe and secure conduct of operational and tactical training exercises that combine both real world and simulated events.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Production Operator is responsible for participating in the new manufacture, repair and overhaul, acceptance testing and operation of assemblies and sub-assemblies that make up the unmanned vehicles and support equipment that QinetiQ Target Systems designs, manufactures, repairs and operates globally. The Production Operator is responsible for operating machinery, assembling products, and ensuring the quality of the final output. Attention to detail, technical skills, and commitment to safety are crucial to maintaining our high standards of production.
- Assemble products accurately and efficiently according to established guidelines, build instructions and drawings.
- Test final systems and sub-assemblies under the supervision of a Technologist.
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Monitor the production process and conduct regular quality checks.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to achieve production targets.
- Perform routine maintenance on machinery and report any defects or issues.
- Keep the work area clean and organized.
- Assist in training new Production Operators, if required.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assist Engineering with the creation of acceptance test documentation, engineering memorandums and review of draft drawings and documentation.
- Perform incoming inspections to support the ISO-9001 Quality Management System.
- Reliable and committed to adopting, upholding, and complying with QinetiQ values, ethics, policies and procedures including health and safety, work in line with the ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015, general data protection regulations and use of IT, HR policies and procedures, equality and diversity, security and confidentiality, and code of conduct etc.
- To meet changing business needs, it may be necessary to make some amendments to the role purpose and accountabilities, and to take on additional responsibilities.
- Strong Mechanical aptitude is required to conduct integration and address identified issues.
- Quality assurance skills to ensure attention to detail during receipt, initial inspection and ongoing quality assurance through testing procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communications
- Strong work ethic and ability to work under high stress and tight schedules.
Education/Work Experience and Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Mechanically inclined.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required; we are willing to train the right candidate.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong work ethic and ability to work under high stress and tight schedules.
- High attention to detail
- Highly flexible.
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