Manufacturing Shop Technician
Location: Ottawa, Canada (on-site)
Reports to: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality
Role status: New role
About RBR: Making waves since 1973
At RBR, we’ve been designing cutting-edge instruments to measure our blue planet for over 50 years. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on Earth, our instruments are deployed from the ocean’s deepest trenches to the polar ice caps, capturing essential data on water temperature, salinity, pH, and more. This data empowers researchers in the global fight against climate change, and our technology supports groundbreaking science with partners like Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Woods Hole, the Scripps Institution, and the British Antarctic Survey.
At RBR, we care deeply about our work, each other, the environment, and the global communities we serve. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and having fun along the way. From Friday lunches to social events, we’re a crew that thrives on taking on complex and exciting challenges that have a meaningful impact on the blue planet! Ready to make waves with us? Apply below!
About the role
RBR is seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Shop Technician to join our team for a 4-6 month contract, with the possibility of extension. In this detail-oriented role, you will support the unique fabrication, assembly, and on-time delivery of RBR instrumentation aligned to specific customer order requirements. This role involves operating CNC routers and shop equipment, supporting an in-house 3D printing fleet (FDM and SLA), performing incoming inspection and basic quality checks, and assisting with build documentation and mechanical interpretation of drawings and 3D models. The ideal candidate is organized, self-directed, and eager to grow within a manufacturing engineering team.
What you’ll do
CNC Router Operation: Set up, program, and operate CNC router tables to produce parts according to specifications and technical drawings
Fabrication and Assembly: Manufacture custom shipping cases for the delivery and protection of RBR instruments according to order-specific requirements and production schedules.
Additive Manufacturing: Operate FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and SLA (Stereolithography) 3D printers to produce prototype and production-grade components
Quality Control: Perform dimensional inspections and quality checks on manufactured parts to ensure they meet tolerances and specifications
Documentation: Maintain accurate production records, work orders, and manufacturing documentation
Continuous Improvement: Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in the shop
