Tooling and Assembly Operations Lead

Westinghouse Electricburlington, ON, CA, L7L 0E6$68k–$84k/yr

Credentials that matter

Security clearance

  • Security Clearance

Skills and tools

  • Nuclear Equipment Manufacturing
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • CAD

Required qualifications

5+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, tooling, assembly, machine building, industrial maintenance, or related industrial environments

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technician, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Machine Builder and Integrator, or related technical discipline

Experience with manufacturing processes, welding procedures, fabrication methods, and associated inspection techniques

Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation

Eligibility to obtain security clearance required for access to Canadian nuclear facilities

About this role

Lead day-to-day tooling and assembly operations at Westinghouse's Burlington facility, overseeing manufacturing, fabrication, and testing of specialized nuclear equipment. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with operational leadership to ensure safe, efficient delivery of innovative nuclear solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate shop activities supporting manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and testing work scopes

Plan, prioritize, and oversee work assignments to ensure project deliverables are completed safely, within budget, and to quality requirements

Develop and implement process improvements, work instructions, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency

Assemble, install, troubleshoot, inspect, and help test specialized tooling, machinery, and equipment used in nuclear applications

Coordinate with engineering teams, project managers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support project milestones and resolve technical or production issues

Preferred qualifications

Experience using CAD platforms such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor

Experience supporting vendor oversight, equipment manufacturing, or regulated industries such as nuclear, power generation, aerospace, defence, or heavy industrial manufacturing

Location, schedule, and travel

Onsite in Burlington, Ontario, Canada; eligible for overtime compensation

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Tooling and Assembly Operations Lead

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