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Creation Technologies

EMS for OEM design and manufacturing

Hand Solderer

Full-Time
CA$22 - CA$26+ 10% shift premium + Bonus program
Junior
Vancouver, BC, Canada
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required.
  • Relevant technical certifications, such as IPC or J-STD, may be required depending on site, customer, or business requirements.
  • One to two or more years of hand soldering and electronics assembly experience is required.
  • Proficiency in through-hole and basic surface-mount technology soldering is required.
  • A good understanding of IPC standards and workmanship requirements is required.
  • Ability to solder basic solder cups, sleeves, and simple surface-mount technology components is required.
  • Ability to work in sitting, standing, reaching, and stooped positions, including standing for long periods performing repetitive tasks on a manufacturing line, is required.
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand motions and work with chemicals using applicable personal protective equipment is required.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude are required.
  • Situational awareness to ensure personal safety and prevent hazards in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Ability to identify colors and safely lift up to 40 pounds is required.
  • Legal eligibility to work full-time for any employer in British Columbia, Canada, is required.
  • Applicants must complete an applicable pre-employment background check.
Responsibilities
  • Perform standard hand soldering tasks across products to meet production and quality requirements.
  • Apply IPC standards and component-handling practices to ensure consistent workmanship.
  • Handle moderately complex assemblies independently to support production flow.
  • Resolve routine soldering issues to minimize rework and delays.
  • Communicate soldering or quality issues clearly within the team.
  • Interact regularly with supervisors and quality engineers to support quality outcomes.
  • Minimize waste and rework through proper techniques and material use.
  • Contribute to team productivity and product quality through reliable execution.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About the company

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

  • S&P revised Creation's outlook positive in June 2026, expecting lower leverage and cash generation.
  • Changzhou passed a June 2026 supplier audit for a top-tier minimally invasive OEM.
  • Creation won the 2025 Service Excellence Award and expanded Denver 40% in May 2025.

What critics are saying

  • S&P kept Creation at B- in June 2026, with leverage still near 5x.
  • A Newark, Denver, or L3Harris quality failure would destroy defense and medical customer trust.
  • Revelio shows headcount fell to 3,615 by March 2026, signaling operating contraction.

What makes Creation Technologies unique

  • Creation Technologies integrates design, manufacturing, supply chain, and aftermarket for complex OEM programs.
  • Patrick Freytag kept strategy continuity after becoming CEO in January 2025.
  • Newark, Denver, Markham, and Changzhou give Creation four-region production and engineering reach.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

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