Full-Time

Senior Production Technician

Creation Technologies

Creation Technologies

1,001-5,000 employees

EMS for OEM design and manufacturing

No salary listed

Canandaigua, NY, USA

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Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Assembly

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Requirements
  • Extensive technical knowledge in electronics processes and assembly.
  • Ability to fully interpret technical documentation effectively.
  • Experience leading complex technical issue resolution.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in process improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
  • Engages in the setup and operation of advanced manufacturing equipment to existing specifications, ensuring optimal performance, continuous improvement and adherence to safety standards.
  • Handles advanced production tasks and solving complex problems with innovative solutions as necessary, ensuring compliance with quality standards and that products meet process specifications and standards.
  • Provides support in basic daily and weekly appraisal and rudimentary maintenance of equipment and tools necessary for the electronic manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrates expert knowledge of electronics processes and assembly, with an ability to fully interpret technical documentation effectively.
  • Executes and critiques new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with Subject matter knowledge as needed. Assigns SOPs to production Tech 1 and Tech 2s as appropriate.
  • Leads complex technical issue resolution, applying critical thinking to overcome challenges effectively.
  • Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, sharing insights and influencing long-term objectives and technical excellence.
  • Supports the integration of new technologies and systems into manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency and product performance.
  • Leads cross-functional teams in process improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration and innovation across departments.
  • Conducts advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving, providing expert-level technical support to the manufacturing team.
  • Leads projects or sub-projects under the broader scope of manufacturing programs, coordinating with engineering teams to ensure on time delivery.
  • Support the implementation of training programs for new technologies and processes, ensuring staff proficiency and operational excellence.
Creation Technologies

Creation Technologies

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Creation Technologies provides Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), handling design, manufacturing, supply chain, order fulfillment, and aftermarket support for complex technology products. It offers integrated, customized programs that cover the product lifecycle to reduce inventory and time to market while lowering costs. The company differentiates itself through long-term client partnerships, high-quality technology, and a global, localized delivery network tailored to each OEM. Its goal is to help OEMs improve operational efficiency, speed product launches, and stay competitive by delivering reliable, end-to-end EMS solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$68.2M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Creation won the 2025 Service Excellence Award overall, its eleventh consecutive EMS victory.
  • Newark’s 154,000-square-foot plant employs 550 people and still has growth capacity.
  • The company shipped first post-Spring Festival orders in June 2026, signaling resilient demand.

What critics are saying

  • Changzhou, China operations expose Creation to tariff, export-control, and cross-border customer disruptions immediately.
  • Aerospace, defense, and medical compliance failures would freeze qualified programs and damage certifications.
  • Private-equity ownership demands execution; missing growth targets after February 2025 CEO transition pressures margins.

What makes Creation Technologies unique

  • Patrick Freytag targets largest specialty electronics provider after three acquisitions and revenue doubling, 2019-2024.
  • Creation’s LEAP stage-gate process standardizes NPI across all enterprise launches, including design transfers.
  • The Newark, New York facility serves aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers with 6 SMT lines.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

RRSP matching program

Vacation

Onsite gym

Wellness trail near facility

Transit accessible site

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Inhouse training available

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

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