In PersonOn-site in Ottawa; travel approximately 1–2 weeks per year on average.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Able to obtain Government of Canada Secret security clearance.
Fluent in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Able to stand and work on feet for prolonged periods and work in tight or restricted spaces.
Able to work all shifts and overtime as required.
Able to work an on-call rotation if implemented in the future.
Able to travel approximately 1–2 weeks per year on average.
College diploma in Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, or Engineering, or equivalent additional years of relevant professional experience or apprenticeship.
Knowledge of mechanical or electro-mechanical troubleshooting.
Knowledge of automation, sensors, drives, controls, or vision systems.
Knowledge of pneumatic and industrial electrical fundamentals.
Knowledge of computer hardware, software interfaces, or networking.
Knowledge of root-cause analysis and process improvement.
Knowledge of 3D mechanical design for equipment and process improvements.
Knowledge of the Microsoft O365 software suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, control, computer, and vision-system faults.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, calibrations, inspections, and equipment checks.
Conduct root-cause analysis on recurring failures and implement lasting corrective actions.
Improve equipment reliability, workflows, tooling, maintenance methods, and operator experience.
Support setup, testing, changeovers, start-ups, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
Maintain accurate work records, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation.
Manage critical spare-parts identification, planning, and inventory accuracy.
Partner with production, quality, engineering, IS, and vendors to resolve equipment issues.
Monitor trends and recommend process improvements to safety, quality, throughput, and waste.
Desired Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in a technical or maintenance position in a manufacturing environment.
Experience maintaining, automating, or commissioning production equipment or systems.
Experience with laser engravers or automated vision inspection systems.
Job Description
Job Title: Production Technician
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Job Location: 145 Richmond Road, Ottawa ON
Work Model: On-site
Shift Structure: Fixed 3x12-hour shift schedule - Front-End/Back-End Days and Nights from 7 to 7 (current structure, subject to future change)
Job Status: Existing Vacancy
Position Summary
As a Production Technician at CBN, you will maintain and improve automated manufacturing equipment in a secure, technology-driven facility. Your responsibilities will be to diagnose failures, prevent recurrences, and drive improvement across machines, processes, maintenance practices, and spare-parts readiness.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, control, computer, and vision-system faults.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, calibrations, inspections, and equipment checks.
Conduct root-cause analysis on recurring failures and implement lasting corrective actions.
Improve equipment reliability, workflows, tooling, maintenance methods, and operator experience.
Support setup, testing, changeovers, start-ups, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
Maintain accurate work records, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation.
Manage critical spare-parts identification, planning, and inventory accuracy.
Partner with production, quality, engineering, IS, and vendors to resolve equipment issues.
Monitor trends and recommend process improvements to safety, quality, throughput, and waste.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Able to obtain Government of Canada Secret security clearance
Fluent in English (speak, read, write)
Able to stand/work on feet for prolonged periods; work in tight/restricted spaces
Able to work all shifts and overtime (paid) as required
Able to work an on-call rotation (future possibility)
Able to travel approx. 1-2 weeks/year (on average)
Minimum Qualifications
College diploma in Manufacturing/Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics/Engineering or equivalent additional years of relevant professional experience or apprenticeship
Knowledge of:
Mechanical or electro-mechanical troubleshooting
Automation, sensors, drives, controls, or vision systems
Pneumatic and industrial electrical fundamentals
Computer hardware, software interfaces, or networking
Root-cause analysis and process improvement
3D mechanical design for equipment and process improvements
Microsoft O365 software suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in a technical/maintenance position in a manufacturing environment
Experience maintaining, automating or commissioning production equipment/systems
Experience with laser engravers or automated vision inspection systems
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.
We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
AI Use in Recruitment Statement
As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI-assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.
We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.
If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] .