Apprentice - Optician Dome Manufacturing

Date Posted:

2023-12-06

Country:

Canada

Location:

ELC01: Midland, Ontario Canada, 450 Leitz Road, Midland, ON, L4R 5B8, Canada

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Work, Grow & Belong at Raytheon ELCAN: Your Apprenticeship Awaits!

Raytheon ELCAN is continuing its commitment to invest in the development of our employees. We are looking for positive, detail oriented individuals with a commitment to quality and further education. The Apprenticeship program is a 4 year commitment that will include scheduled rotations in the workplace to achieve 8000 hours, attending school through an Ontario College General Machinist course and writing all applicable tests to achieve a Certificate of Qualification. All applicants will be required to go through an Apprenticeship Aptitude Test and Interview process.

Apprentices will have the responsibility to develop knowledge in a variety of processes such as cleaning and beveling of spherical optics. Apprentices will be introduced to dome scooping, dome generating, manufacturing of work holding devices, understanding and applying the concepts of work holding devices for dome grinding and polishing. Maintaining and correcting grinding tools, cast iron tools, and pitch polishing tools will be learned. Upon completion the apprentice will have a complete understanding and application of interferometry and all relevant measuring equipment. They will learn the ability to see, recognize and interpret optical surface quality requirements across all regularly used standards, perform all manual operations applicable to Dome Manufacturing as well as bevel and edge chip recognition, control and repair. This apprenticeship is registered with Skilled Trades and apprentices will receive Certificate of Apprenticeship for Optics Technician (Lens & Prism Maker) (225A )

Why Raytheon ELCAN:

At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland Ontario, which offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work and live.

Requirements/Key Competencies

• Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant aspects.
• Demonstrating self-motivation; effective performance is driven from within rather than being conditional on pressure from external factors
• Utilizing technical resources and applying them effectively, and keeping up to date with the latest developments in new technologies to assess their possible application (and/or ensure their successful implementation) within the work place.
• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Applying problem solving skills within the work place.
• Possess the ability to adapt to deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives.
• Acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of safety and health procedures.

Educations and Technical Requirements:

• O.S.S.D. or equivalent education required.
• Knowledge of the metric system would be an asset.
• Drawing Interpretation and general knowledge of GD&T is required and would be an asset.
• Good math skills required and would be an asset.
• Must have good finger dexterity.
• Familiarity with operation of machine shop equipment.
• Knowledge of standard measuring equipment and measuring practice would be an asset.
• Experience in handling of optical components would be an asset.
• Exposure to computer software, MS Word, Excel and AutoCAD would be an asset

Internal Applicants:To be considered, candidates must be free from any current attendance or performance issues on file.

External Applicants: The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal reference check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

Raytheon ELCAN is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion; we welcome applications from all qualified persons. We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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