Harness Apprentice

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. 

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

We are searching for a Harness Apprentice on our Satellite systems team at our Montreal office.

 

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 Harness Assembler Apprentice performs the assembly of harnesses. In addition, the apprentice may be required to perform the duties of a production and general helper.

Level of responsibility:  Well-established work procedures and tasks. Some decisions taken independently, based on the selection of some procedures.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Crimp contacts and perform wire pull tests.
• Terminate connectors (D-Sub/HD).
• Prepare cables and wires.
• Make harnesses.
• Mechanically assemble connectors and backshells.
• Tin components.
• Prepare, handle, and use polymer products for bonding components.
• 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 relevant field.
• Experience: None to two (2) years of experience required.
• Linguistic Level: Good knowledge of French. Basic knowledge of English is an asset.

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Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

 

Benefits statement:

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

 

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.  Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.