:: Careers at Nortek ::

Nortek offers an exciting career choice for driven individuals with a professional interest in the Electronics/IT workforce. Specializing in high tech computer and electronic engineering, our primary services include repairing and remanufacturing of high-end storage devices such as hard drives and tape drives as well as advanced Data Recovery services. Nortek prides itself on having an excellent workplace environment with competitive salaries, and a health benefits package.

Should you decide you have what it takes to be a part of the Nortek team, don't hesitate to forward your resume using the attached link. Please include your post-secondary education transcript and at least 3 references.

Email hr1@nortek.on.ca or mail your resume to Nortek.

Nortek has current openings for the following positions:

Junior Production Technician / Technologist (Tech Level I)

Job Description: Junior Production Technician / Technologist (Tech Level I)

Title: Junior Production Technician / Technologist (Tech Level I)

Reports to: Production Manager

Job Purpose:
This Junior Production Technician participates in all shop work, typically laptop and computer peripheral repair. Repair and troubleshooting of product based on established procedures using production equipment and tooling. Operates within defined scope and parameters under direct supervision of senior technical staff. Tasks
include laptop repair, taking inventory of parts and components, and ordering any missing items. This
individual may also be executing different production operations such as assembly, alignment, repair of component connections, soldering electronic components, etc. He or she then tests the finished products and in the case of a malfunction, seeks the cause of the problem. For each product, the technician completes a job card identifying the components and elements used, and documenting the required test parameters and any other specifications required by the specific job card.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

1. In training on general Nortek procedures, workflow, and protocol
2. Works under the supervision of and as an apprentice of Senior/Lead Tech
3. Is examined to establish areas of interests, natural talent and tendencies
4. Responsibility for individual product lines-production, database use etc.
5. Work with minimal supervision, limited assistance
6. Be organized efficient and have good time management skill
7. Proficient use of tools, efficient use of parts
8. Quality workmanship, minimal QC rejects
9. Follow and interpret basic procedures with minimal assistance
10. Technical trustworthiness, logical decision making
11. Basic troubleshooting skills must be displayed absolutely no issue with following verbal and/or written instruction follows established processes and procedures (SSPs, ECOs etc) with minimal supervision
must show the ability to learn new skills and improve in all areas
12. Ability to use with proficiency Oscilloscopes, Frequency counters, Function Generators, Multi Meters, microscope, soldering irons and typical tools of the trade including diagnostic software and utilities.
13. Responsible for submitting accurate job cards, test reports and failure reports
14. Work to a tight production schedule
15. Comply with quality standards, safety standards and written procedures of Nortek
16. Must be detail oriented
17. Proactive on learning new product lines or other outside knowledge useful to their position or their career advancement
18. Proficient hand soldering skills including removal and replacement of SMT parts.
19. Able to consistently assemble end products where careful attention to details is required.
20. Able to read and understand product assembly drawings
 

Educational and Experience:
An associate degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university in computer engineering, electronics technology or instrumentation technology or closely related field

OR

Successful completion of computer manufacturers certification training program or its equivalent in computer or related equipment repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and installation and at least 2 years of paid experience in this field in a production oriented environment.

Person Profile:

Personality: Must be trainable. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality. Mature. Be a strong team player. Should be reliable, tolerant, and determined be a good communicator. Ability to work alone with minimal supervision. Concentrate and not be easily distracted while performing tasks.

Personal Situation: Must be mature and domestically secure. Able to work extended hours on occasions as required. Must have clean driving record. Ability to be bonded.

Specific Job Skills: Proficient at troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing laptops and other electronic computer peripherals. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to follow defined quality control procedures.
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. Must fully complete and be exact in their work. Have extensive knowledge of Nortek’s Q/A program and Standard job procedures. Be accurate and have a
sharp eye for detail .Have a methodical and analytical approach to work.

Computer Skills: Must be able to use basic functionality of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and
Word, be familiar with various OS and PC / laptop architecture, basic Internet and email skills are an asset.

Literacy and Numeracy: Mathematical computation ability, including ability to solve basic algebraic equations and create equations to arrive at desired results. Excellent written/Oral communication skills an asset. Able to recognize patterns and trends, create appropriate solutions.

As a Nortek employee, you will be part of a specialized and innovative team with a focus to meet and exceed all our clients' expectations.

Nortek is an equal opportunity employer.