Production Technician - Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated, hands-on, and adaptable Production Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is centered around operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting our proprietary automated cannabis pre-roll manufacturing equipment, while also providing support across a variety of production functions as business needs evolve.
This is not solely a machine operator position. The successful candidate will be a versatile team member who is comfortable moving between departments, learning new processes, and contributing wherever needed to keep production running efficiently. A strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Automated Equipment Operation & Support
- Set up, operate, adjust, clean, and monitor automated manufacturing equipment.
- Learn the operation of our proprietary production equipment and become a subject matter expert.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor repairs to minimize downtime.
- Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance.
- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Production Support
As production priorities change, support a variety of manufacturing operations, including but not limited to:
- Product formulations and infusions, including performing calculations to achieve target formulations.
- Operating and supporting semi-automated vape filling equipment.
- Unpackaging materials needed for daily production.
- Assisting with packaging operations and providing guidance to general labour staff.
- Inventory receiving, counting, weighing, and material handling in collaboration with the Inventory and Quality teams.
- Supporting new production initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional projects as required.
Quality & Documentation
- Perform in-process quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards.
- Accurately complete production records, batch documentation, and equipment logs.
- Monitor production KPIs and report quality or process deviations.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Production Practices (GPP).
Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Follow all health and safety policies and wear required PPE.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates to resolve production challenges.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a technical, manufacturing, engineering, or related field is considered an asset.
- Minimum 1 year of experience operating manufacturing equipment, preferably automated machinery.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform basic repairs.
- Comfortable learning new equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Basic mathematical skills, including calculations required for production formulations.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data entry and documentation.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Job Details
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Occasional overtime as required
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Extended health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- On-site parking
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to work with innovative, in-house developed automation while building a broad skill set across multiple areas of manufacturing. If you enjoy solving problems, learning new processes, and being part of a team where no two days are exactly the same, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oakville, ON L6H 5R1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to move from job to job as needed?
- Do you have any experience in the cannabis industry?
- Do you have any experience operating manufacturing equipment?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Machine operation: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
