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Position: Parts Controller
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Introduction

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Parts Controller is responsible to ensure the efficient flow of parts from production/warehouse areas into the shipping department to meet our promised dates. In addition to this they have the joint responsibility of the development and maintenance of the daily production schedule.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure inventory in Parts Warehouse is:
  • at current Rev
  • limited to maximum number of units based on 5 month rolling average (Kanban)
• Liaise with all production supervisors to ensure parts orders are communicated via paperwork/ email.
• Liaise with sales department to inform of lead times for parts.
• Communicate updates to VMAC lead times weekly as required (i021).
• In collaboration with Assembly Supervisor, direct the assembly of parts department mechanical assemblies.
• Monitor parts orders continuously throughout the day ensuring timely delivery of parts requests to other departments and timely delivery of parts orders to shipping department.
• Communicate daily with Production Supervisor & Purchasing with respect to known parts shortages.
• Develop production schedule based on sales order and Kanban requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of Grade XII
• Software:
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Must be a team player.
• Mechanical aptitude – use of tools.
• Precise, detail oriented
• Position requires some physical strength.
• Communication skills

Physical Requirements

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds. Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

E-mail:                  [email protected]
Fax:                        250-740-3201
Mail:                     1333 Kipp Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1R3

Position: Maintenance Technician
Reports: Facilities Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Introduction

The Building Maintenance Technician, under the general direction of Facilities Manager, is responsible for performing general maintenance and repair for VMAC Global Technology Inc. The Maintenance Technician completes general carpentry and electrical repair and maintenance work as required. The Maintenance Technician also performs basic repairs and maintenance on the mechanical operating systems found within VMAC Global Technology Inc. The Maintenance Technician is also responsible for ensuring the buildings/facilities and site are maintained and operate in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. Further ensuring that all electrical and mechanical systems are fully operational and inspected according to regulations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance tasks as required.
• Conduct general carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment while performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Participate in various aspects of building maintenance requirements, including updates and new constructions.
• Perform regular workplace inspections to determine areas that need maintenance or repair.
• Ensure that any required maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Prepare, paint, and decorate interior and exterior surfaces as required.
• Operate grounds-keeping power equipment and maintain external property.
• Perform minor construction work, e.g., dismantling and erecting walls, finishing carpentry work, pouring concrete, etc.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain various electrical components, appliances, and equipment in accordance with pertinent codes, the preventive maintenance program, and departmental procedures.
• Repair electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair plumbing fixtures, piping, and related equipment.
• Perform necessary work to open clogged sewer lines.
• Maintain an adequate supply of hot water at the correct temperature.
• Initiate safety concerns and makes judgment on the best methods of completing tasks.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on the various mechanical operating systems found at VMAC Global Technology Inc, including furnace systems, air conditioning systems, etc.
• Inspect the premises for burnt out light bulbs – ensure these are replaced immediately.
• Change furnace and air conditioning filters as needed.
• Replace broken windows, repair doors, door locks and closets, install/replace window blinds, etc.
• Any other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary school diploma in a related field or completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent. Preference may be given to someone with a “red seal” in a related field.
• Previous work experience in building maintenance considered an asset.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Ability to maintain organization of maintenance schedule and files in a changing environment.
• Ability to perform minor repair work.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create alternative solutions to problems.
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail
• First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets.

Work Conditions

• 24/7 availability may be required.
• Physical ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Safety equipment is required, e.g., steel-toed safety boots, high Vis, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with the trade.
• Work both indoors and outdoors

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

E-mail:                  [email protected]
Fax:                        250-740-3201
Mail:                     1333 Kipp Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1R3

Position: Packager
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Introduction

This position, as part of the VMAC Supply Chain Team, is accountable cooperatively with other line positions for the final inspection, packaging and shipment of component parts, kits, products, merchandise, and assemblies in a manufacturing environment. Assigned tasks must be completed in a timely, cost effective and accurate manner, in accordance with VMAC work instructions, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Builds kits, finished product prior to shipping or inventory
• Follows Bill of Materials, documents and verifies contents
• Follows a shipping schedule
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of Grade XII
• One-year related shipping experience
• Must be a team player
• Mechanical aptitude – use of tools
• Precise, detail oriented
• Position requires some physical strength
• Communication skills
• Must possess personal organizational skills to a degree which ensures
  • work area housekeeping is maintained within acceptable VMAC standards
  • tasks are prioritized

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

E-mail:                  [email protected]
Fax:                        250-740-3201
Mail:                     1333 Kipp Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1R3

Position: Mechanical Engineer
Reports: OEM
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Introduction

VMAC is looking for an intermediate level engineer with a background in mechanical or industrial engineering. The position in part of VMAC’s OEM development team which is focused on expanding VMAC’s presence in the industrial equipment market. The incumbent reports to the OEM Department Manager and will be responsible for developing product designs in a collaborative environment, producing technical product documentation, constructing equipment as well as coordinating project activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within the Engineering department and across all departments to achieve targets set by the management team to meet strategic goals of the company and realize business growth.
• Liaise with internal and external customer and suppliers.
• Utilize project planning tools and organization methods to specify project milestones and estimate timelines to complete tasks.
• Apply advanced design techniques to develop and maintain core components and product assemblies.
• Be proficient in engineering principles and design tools including traditional theory, manual calculation solutions and software solutions (i.e., 3D Modeling, Drafting, FEA and Numerical Modeling).
• Implement knowledge of fabrication methods and manufacturing processes to bolster the robustness of products as well as efficiency and productivity within the facility.
• Ensure full engineering practices, compliance with recognized standards and testing procedures are adhered to.
• Employ thorough analysis methodology and strong analytical decision-making in all aspects of engineering activities.

Position

• Design and development of components for medium to high volume production to meet lowest total cost of ownership from concept to new product introduction.
• Sourcing technologies and components to meet requirements.
• Analyze design through design failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA) and ensure all development deliverables are met in accordance with our customers and our quality management system requirements.
• Acting as a project engineer as required supporting customer development and technical responses.
• Detailed design and development of comprehensive specification documentation
• Plan and implements complex test and/or development programs.
• Demonstrate that designs meet requirements through analysis, development, and validation processes.
• Initiate and evaluates cost studies, product suggestions and value analysis.
• Collaborate on the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems and support the implementation into production.
• Perform root cause failure analysis on components.
• Take part in component and sub-system design reviews.
• Assemble and test prototypes of new products.
• Work with Systems Engineering and Testing team to test prototypes of new products for design verification.
• Use analytical and experimental methods to build technical knowledge about designated core components, and where necessary to improve these components.
• Create, manage, and uphold the VMAC drawing standard and internationally recognized standards.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the Technical Authority/Lead

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor of Engineering Degree from an accredited university of good standing or equivalent.
• Post-graduate technical degree is an asset.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant industry work experience.
• P.Eng. designation / APEGBC membership is preferred (not required)
• Lean Manufacturing training or experience is an asset.
• SolidWorks/3D solid modelling and analysis
• GD&T and specification development capability
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of design for a wide range of high-volume production processes: die casting, injection molding, high speed CNC machining, stamping, heat treatment, metal coatings etc. either through suppliers or inhouse production capabilities.

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

E-mail:                  [email protected]
Fax:                        250-740-3201
Mail:                     1333 Kipp Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1R3

Position: Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Development Engineer
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Responsibilities

This role assures that manufacturability, quality, and cost targets are met as an integral part of VMAC’s process of developing new compressor designs. To maintain and develop new manufacturing methods and capability to deliver VMAC compressor components and products to meet specifications, and total cost of ownership targets. Bringing experience and knowledge in both low and high-volume precision production environments to enhance our capability at VMAC to support high volume production for the emerging EV market.

Position Specific Duties

• Contribute to setting specification standards for engineering drawings to assure manufacturing and quality standards can be fully derived and that the specification thoroughly defines components.
• Take responsibility for leading the planning and proposals for improvements and their execution upon approval. Implement systems and processes in collaboration with Quality and Manufacturing leaders to control the production quality.
• Be an active participant in new R&D product development projects and works to develop capability to manufacture new rotors and related VRP components or assemblies to assure production readiness. Conversely, act as a gatekeeper to assure new designs are not undertaken or progressed that are not manufacturable.
• Develop new product and engineering change minimum release deliverables (standards, specifications, information packages, formats) from engineering to assure new designs and changes can be accepted by VRP and used to manage manufacturing to meet cost and quality targets.
• Technical analysis of manufacturability of new rotors and related compressor designs and development of tools and processes for assuring process capability is verifiable or can be developed in accordance with product release timelines.
• Leading cross departmental activities and proposing solutions (training, equipment, tools, services, processes, and facilities) to assure VRP manufacturing can meet quality and cost targets for new and existing products. Subject to approval executing such proposals.
• Validate existing and new equipment and processes, perform a sensitivity analysis and process capability analysis.
• Work with the Product Quality Engineering to set the standard for quality control and lead the definition of required quality processes necessary for sustaining quality and continuous improvements.
• Design and/or manage new tooling development for manufacturing, measuring and test purposes.
• Develop an understanding of the required standard for specifications, product/component performance, manufacturability of the design, manufacturing process capability and quality measurement to ensure these are fully considered in all decisions determining the output of VMAC’s product development of compressor air ends and their components.
• Technical liaison with outside contractors/services as applicable
• Build production engineering documentation as part of the QMS to control and document detailed steps to define the approved manufacturing process for critical components (such as rotors) and assemblies. Authorize and document changes as necessary in accordance with an approved process.
• Create documentation using Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, & M2M.
• Ensure full engineering practices, compliance with recognized standards and testing procedures are adhered to.
• Be proficient in Solid Modeling and Microsoft Office. Have a working knowledge of various manufacturing processes, general machining, CNC programming and fabrication techniques. Have strong analytical decision-making and organizational skills. Operational knowledge and experience with conventional machine tools, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• A specialized knowledge and experience in forging, CNC precision machining, precision assembly, and other related metal alloy manufacturing processes are highly desirable.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor of Engineering Degree from an accredited university of good standing or equivalent.
• Post-graduate technical degree is an asset.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant industry work experience.
• P.Eng. designation / APEGBC membership is preferred (not required)
• Lean Manufacturing training or experience is an asset.
• SolidWorks/3D solid modelling and analysis
• GD&T and specification development capability
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of design for a wide range of high-volume production processes: die casting, injection molding, high speed CNC machining, stamping, heat treatment, metal coatings etc. either through suppliers or inhouse production capabilities

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

E-mail:                  [email protected]
Fax:                        250-740-3201
Mail:                     1333 Kipp Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1R3

Position: Mechanical Assembler
Job Type:  Full-time, Permanent 
Positions Available: Two

Position Specific Duties

Under the direction of a Supervisor, responsibilities include:

• Assemble new compressors, hoses, tanks, mechanical throttles, inlet valves and other mechanical components
• Follow current Drawings and BOM’s when assembling product
• Rebuild and repair products where required
• Identify and correct bottlenecks
• Improve efficiency and quality assembly processes
• Capable of reading detailed assembly drawings
• Follow Production Schedule and prioritize daily work accordingly – communicate any bottlenecks or flow problems to your supervisor
• Test and identify all assembled Products where required
• Liaise with VMAC internal department in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply of parts
• Report on scrap, stock damage, shrinkage, and inventory inaccuracies
• Monitor inventory levels and report on outages, low or overstock quantities
• Ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities for storing and distributing goods
• Participate in periodic physical inventory counts
• Participate in the development and implementation of department objectives

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Assertive self-starter and excellent work ethic
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• High energy level with ability to work independently and in a team environment
• High School Diploma or college/vocational or technical training and experience
• 1-3 Years of experience in relevant field
• General mechanic knowledge an asset
• Capable of reading detailed assembly drawings
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and possess good interpersonal skills
• Lean Manufacturing at a working level
• Valid Forklift certification an asset

If your experience and qualifications match these requirements, please forward your resume to the attention of the HR Department.

E-mail:                  [email protected]
Fax:                        250-740-3201
Mail:                     1333 Kipp Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1R3