Woodward Governor

Creates engine and turbine control systems

Manufacturing Operator - Second Shift

Machine & Process Operation +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePeterborough, ON, Canada$22.08 - $26.67In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent.
Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment and familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards are considered an asset.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, parts lists, and other related documentation.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Previous experience operating precision automated equipment is preferred.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise resource planning software.
Ability to lift 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform automated and manual assembly of electronic circuit boards to applicable drawings and standards.
Set up and operate precision production equipment, including surface-mount technology pick-and-place equipment, automated optical inspection equipment, reflow ovens, selective soldering equipment, board washers, automated sprayers, and dispensers.
Perform post-insert hand soldering and rework non-conforming assemblies to applicable drawings and standards.
Apply conformal coating, adhesives, and other chemicals through manual or automated processes.
Perform mechanical assembly of end units to applicable drawings using various hand tools.
Inspect electronic circuit board assemblies and mechanical assemblies to ensure conformity to applicable drawings and standards.
Reference drawings and parts lists to validate or obtain correct parts and components.
Adhere to procedures, work instructions, and lean manufacturing principles, and escalate deviations to the manager or supervisor.
Complete required product and process documentation and enter labor and other data into the enterprise resource planning system and other tracking databases.
Work independently and as part of a team to maintain production requirements and support departmental key performance indicators and measures of performance.
Perform other duties assigned within the functional areas, including surface-mount technology responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience operating precision automated equipment.
Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.

This position is a full-time position to help with the transfer of work for site closure in August 2027.The incumbent will work within the Manufacturing Department in the following functional areas as assigned by the Supervisor: Assembly, Quality Control, Soldering, Wiring, Surface Mount Technology, Repair & Overhaul. This position will be a member of the Bargaining Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager you will be responsible for the following:

Automated and Manual assembly of Electronic Circuit Boards to applicable Drawings and Standards
Setup and operation of Precision Production equipment including but not limited to SMT Pick & Place, AOI, Reflow Oven, Selective Solder, Board Wash, Automated Sprayers and dispensers
Post Insert Hand Soldering, and reworking of Non-conforming assemblies to applicable Drawings and Standards
Applying conformal coating, adhesives, and other chemicals through manual or automated processes
Mechanical Assembly of End Units to applicable Drawings using various Hand Tools
Inspection of Electronic Circuit Board Assemblies, and Mechanical Assemblies to ensure conformity to applicable Drawings and Standards
Referencing Drawings and Parts Lists to validate/obtain correct parts/components to be used
Strict adherence to all Procedures and Work Instructions, Lean Manufacturing principles, and escalation of any deviations to the Manager and/or Supervisor
Completion of all required Product & Process Documentation, entry of Labour and other data into the ERP system and all other tracking databases
Work independently and as a team to maintain production requirements and support meeting targets for Departmental KPIs and Measures of Performance
Other duties as assigned within the functional areas and is inclusive of SMT responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment and familiarity with IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001 standards considered an asset
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings, Parts Lists and other related documentation
Accuracy and attention to detail
Previous experience with the operation of precision automated equipment preferred
Computer skills in MS Office Suite and ERP software
Ability to lift 60 lbs

Wage Rate

0-3 Months < 1 YR 1-2 YR > 2YR

$22.08 $23.36 $24.64 $26.67

AI Disclosure: This employer uses AI-assisted tools to screen and assess applicants; all final decisions are made by human reviewers.

About the Company

Woodward Governor

Creates engine and turbine control systems

Woodward makes the control systems that run large machines like jet engines and industrial turbines. Its products include governors, fuel-injection controls, valves, sensors, and actuators that measure speed, position, and pressure and adjust inputs to keep performance safe and efficient. It differentiates itself through a long history of energy-control expertise across aerospace and industrial markets and by strategic acquisitions such as L’Orange (fuel-injection) and Valve Research & Manufacturing (aerospace valves), building an integrated global portfolio. The goal is to enable high-performance, reliable operation and cleaner, more efficient energy conversion in aerospace and industrial settings.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Fort Collins, CO
Founded: 1870

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