Production Specialist Jobs

WHY ASHORED?

Ashored fosters creative problem solving and is building a deep pipeline of fishing technologies and innovations to improve both sustainability and profitability of different types of commercial fishing. As a startup, Ashored operates with a limited but growing set of resources and strategically works with partners to develop large-scale projects. Ashored operates with a lean team that relies on individual expertise, open and honest discussions/debates internally, and the ability to collaborate with partners effectively for testing and development. Ashored deeply values creativity, environmental stewardship, big-picture thinking, and accountability in all roles, and is eager to add talent who share similar values.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Production Specialist (PS) will work collaboratively with other production specialists to assemble products for customers, maintain the inventory system, and complete the order fulfillment processes. Ashored is a growing company and the PS will play an important role in the development, improvement, and monitoring of processes and assembly best practices. The PS will also support the R&D team in testing product features, refining product designs, implementing changes to the BOM/assembly processes, and performing quality assurance testing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work closely with Ashored’s engineering and logistics teams
• Complete components and product inventory counts via Cloud ERP inventory system
• Assist in the development, implementation, testing, and validation of products and sub-components
• Apply learned expertise and past experiences to assigned projects and discussions
• Assemble products and sub-components
• Create supporting documentation as needed
• Support a culture of teamwork, enthusiasm, and proactive behaviour
• Provide accurate status reports on assigned activities to the management team
• Provide support in evaluating engineering changes presented by other team members to ensure impacts or risks are understood and recorded

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Required:

• Ability to work and communicate effectively and positively within a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and developing work culture
• Experience with a variety of hand tools
• Strong personal time management skills
• Ability to assume responsibility, show initiative, and adapt to new role requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred:

• Experience with lathes, CNC machines, 3D printers, and other mechanical equipment
• Experience with electronics QA testing
• Experience with ERP software (Cin7 Core)
• Experience with soldering and precision assembly
• Knowledge on marine life and ocean ecosystems (specific knowledge on lobsters, crabs, and/or whales is considered an additional asset)

LOCATION

Current:

• 14-275 Rocky Lake Drive, Bedford, Nova Scotia

Potential:

• Must be able to travel to potential new facility within the HRM/Halifax, (Eastern/Southern) Hants, or (Southern) Colchester counties

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• 35 hours per week guaranteed
• Extended Health Benefits available to employees after 90 days
• Wages: $19.00-24.00 per hour (35-42 hours per week)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• SVOP, PCOC, & ROC(M) (considered an asset)
• Class 5 and Class 1 driver’s licenses (considered an asset)
• Supervisory, production, electronic design, and mechanical design/repair related certifications (considered an asset)
• No special certifications are required for this position

Please apply via LinkedIn directly. We greatly appreciate all interest, however only those contacted for an interview will receive a reply.