Mechanical Assembler Apprentice

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We're on the hunt for an Apprentice mechanical assembler on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

As the leading global independent commercial supplier of antennas, payloads, and electronics for communication and radar satellites, our team has successfully contributed to hundreds of missions in the past 60 years. With an extensive heritage in a wide range of solutions delivered to customers globally, our Satellite Systems team continues to grow and evolve on the ground and in the stars.

We're a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you're excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we'll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA's and Canada's leadership in this next golden age.

Role :

The Apprentice position is focused on training and learning the trade, as well as developing technical skills. Training will be a combination of theory and practical on-the-job training. Under the supervision of experienced assemblers, the Mechanical Assembler Apprentice performs the assembly of mechanical products. In addition, the apprentice may be required to perform the duties of a production assistant and general helper.

Tasks:

• Prepare, handle and use polymeric products for bonding components.
• Assemble and integrate antenna and payload components.
• Support repeater integration and panel integration.
• Critical integration of passive inter modulation (PIM) sensitive antennas.
• Perform occasional machining (an asset).
• Prepare, assemble and integrate composite structures.
• Any other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Reading of drawings.
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances and dimensions.
• Ability to retrieve and enter computer data using a computer system.
• Use of production databases.
• Good knowledge of French.
• Fine manual dexterity

Education :

• Asset - Secondary school vocational diploma in a related field.

Experience :

• None to two (2) years of experience required.
• *A combination of education and experience deemed relevant will be considered.

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the reliability level and pass the security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

We are a dream team of passionate, collaborative, and determined individuals, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to foster new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that drive us to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited about expanding our presence in space and want to inspire the next generation, we’ll help you get there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA invites everyone who wants to get involved and be a part of it. As an employer committed to equal opportunity and dedicated to diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening MDA’s and Canada’s leadership in this new chapter.

MDA offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all locations. As a member of the MDA team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides comprehensive coverage through competitive health care benefits, including: flexible supplemental health care and prescription drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

MDA Ltd. is proud to offer reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. If you would like to request such accommodations, please indicate this in your application or cover letter, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.