6 Production jobs in Kitchener

Job Description

Description

Job Title: Retail Warehouse & Production Associate

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

Summary & Positions:

At Savers / Value Village our Retail Warehouse & Production Associates create an awesome experience for our Customers, Donors and other Team Members.  We are hiring for both Full Time and Part Time Retail Warehouse & Production Associates.

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

• Comprehensive extended health care plans for full-time Team Members
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• A Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous company matching provision to assist you in saving for a secure financial future
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life

50 Gateway Park Drive, Kitchener, ON N2P 2J4

Value Village is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Value Village will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring process by informing applicants that we will make reasonable accommodations available, upon request and through consultation with them, throughout the process.  Value Village will review current recruitment policies, procedures, processes and communications methods and amend as necessary to reflect required accessibility standards.

Job Description

Salary:

Production Technician (Full-time)

Production Technician

Production Department

Job Type:

• Full-time.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM.

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Experience: 0-2 years, post-secondary education is an asset. Willing to train the right candidate.

About the Role:

We are currently looking for a dedicated Production Technician to join our growing team. Your primary responsibilities will include executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to assemble and perform quality control on micro-assemblies. High precision while working with small parts will be crucial for this role.

Specific responsibilities of this role:

• Follow SOPs to cut and QC optical fibers and cartridge assemblies
• Glue fibers into ferrules with precision
• Inspect fiber ferrule assemblies using a microscope
• Integrate fiber ferrule assemblies into a top plate
• Coating top plate and PCB components using spray robot
• Fabricate cartridges using a glue robot
• Track inventory and quality data in systems
• Work in a cleanroom environment, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and cleanroom protocols
  
  

About You:

You are highly organized and focused in your work, and you have a strong ability to execute processes systematically. You are self-motivated and able to work on your own to meet production targets. You are passionate about continuous improvements in quality and efficiency to help improve production processes. You thrive in a small team environment and are excited about a career in a growing technology company!

• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to follow SOPs accurately
• Skilled with fine motor tasks and precise work
• Self-motivated, able to work independently
• Meticulous in nature, especially while performing repetitive tasks
• Organized and dedicated to maintaining a clean and efficient workspace

Bonus points if you have experience with:

• Optic fibers
• Background in high-volume production with tight mechanical tolerances
• Experience working in cleanroom environments

Perks:

• Prime location in downtown Kitchener, easily accessible by public transportation
• ION Light Rail station 1 minute walking distance away (Queen station located on Benton)
• On-site gym and free coffee!
• Walking distance to great restaurants and local amenities
• A diverse, friendly team and a cool, vibrant office culture!

About Us:

Nicoyas mission is to improve human life by helping scientists succeed. We are a fast-paced, rapidly growing company with a worldwide presence based in Kitchener, Ontario. We have a team of world-class engineers, scientists, and designers building innovative products to help researchers make their next big discovery. Our newest product, Alto, is a scientific instrument for the biotechnology research and drug discovery industry. It provides detailed information on molecular interactions using optical nanosensor technology known as localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR). It is the first SPR instrument on the market to incorporate Digital Microfluidics technology which has redefined an industry that has been primarily dominated by highly expensive and complex instrumentation.

Nicoya is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We will accommodate your needs as required under applicable legislation. Information related to accommodation requirements will be addressed confidentially.

In your application, please include your resume along with a cover letter. While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Description

Job Title: Retail Warehouse & Production Associate

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

Summary & Positions:

At Savers / Value Village our Retail Warehouse & Production Associates create an awesome experience for our Customers, Donors and other Team Members.  We are hiring for both Full Time and Part Time Retail Warehouse & Production Associates.

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

• Comprehensive extended health care plans for full-time Team Members
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• A Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous company matching provision to assist you in saving for a secure financial future
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life

50 Gateway Park Drive, Kitchener, ON N2P 2J4

Value Village is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Value Village will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring process by informing applicants that we will make reasonable accommodations available, upon request and through consultation with them, throughout the process.  Value Village will review current recruitment policies, procedures, processes and communications methods and amend as necessary to reflect required accessibility standards.

Job Description

Description

Job Title: Retail Warehouse & Production Associate

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

Summary & Positions:

At Savers / Value Village our Retail Warehouse & Production Associates create an awesome experience for our Customers, Donors and other Team Members.  We are hiring for both Full Time and Part Time Retail Warehouse & Production Associates.

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

• Comprehensive extended health care plans for full-time Team Members
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• A Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous company matching provision to assist you in saving for a secure financial future
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life

120 Ottawa St N Kitchener, ON N2H 3K5

Value Village is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.  Value Village will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring process by informing applicants that we will make reasonable accommodations available, upon request and through consultation with them, throughout the process.  Value Village will review current recruitment policies, procedures, processes and communications methods and amend as necessary to reflect required accessibility standards.

Job Description

Salary:

Avidbots is a pioneering leader in the field of robotics, dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Our mission is to revolutionize the way cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed by introducing innovative, efficient, and sustainable robotic technologies. Avidbots is committed to delivering intelligent and autonomous robotic solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote a cleaner and healthier world.

Our groundbreaking autonomous cleaning robots, specifically the Neo 2 and Kas, are redefining the cleaning industry by offering state-of-the-art technology, advanced navigation, and data-driven insights to businesses across the globe. These robots are designed to perform tasks such as scrubbing and sanitization, and maintain cleanliness in a wide range of industries, including airports, shopping malls, warehouses, retail, and more.

Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, we are an employee-focused organization that has been certified a Great Place to Work consecutively for the last 5 years and one of Deloitte's Fast 500 (2021).

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and mechanically inclined Production Assembler / Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling robotic systems and sub-assemblies by following detailed work instructions. You will also support basic troubleshooting and issue resolution to ensure high-quality builds and smooth production flow.

This position is ideal for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, a hands-on background (such as working on personal vehicle repairs or machinery), and a sharp attention to detail. Youll play a key role in ensuring the precision, reliability, and safety of eachassembled product.

This role is based 5 days per week on site in our Kitchener facility.

Main Tasks:
Assemble robots and related sub-assemblies according to standardized work instructions and procedures.
Follow detailed work instructions and checklists to ensure accurate and consistent assembly.
Maintain high standards of precision and attention to detail throughout the build process.
Use mechanical knowledge to identify potential fitment, alignment, or functionality issues.
Perform in-process inspections and functional testing to verify quality and completeness.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and basic electrical issues during assembly.
Communicate build issues with manufacturing engineering and quality teams and assist in root cause analysis.
Keep a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S and safety best practices.
Report part shortages, discrepancies, or damaged components.
Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies or quality concerns.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
13 years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical assembly (robotics, automotive, or industrial equipment a plus).
Strong mechanical aptitude, especially with hands-on experience in personal or professional vehicle or machinery repairs.
Proven attention to detail, with the ability to follow complex instructions and maintain quality throughout repetitive tasks.
Comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools (wrenches, sockets, torque tools, drills, etc.).
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and follow work instructions.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems, fasteners, torque specs, and alignments.
Familiarity with electrical components, wiring harnesses, and basic diagnostics is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Enthusiasm for hands-on work and learning new technical skills.
Successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that may include criminal/civil background checks

***Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We are a diverse Canadian company founded by international students, and we are proud of the strengths our diversity brings. We hold our executives to the same standards as all of our employees, and we believe work should be a safe space for all. Avidbots has an absolutely zero tolerance policy for discrimination or hate against members of any race, religion or sexual orientation. We also offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.