Operations Technician (Part Time)

About Voyis:

Voyis designs and manufactures high performance underwater optical sensors (lasers, cameras, lights) for underwater vehicles that expand capability and enhance understanding in underwater surveys and exploration. Our products have enabled our customers to survey more than 10,000km of ocean floor across all 7 continents, helping people better understand those remote, challenging environments. Our mission is to push the limits of what’s possible subsea and enable every underwater vehicle to see the depths like we see the surface.

All our products are proudly designed and built in Waterloo.

What you’ll do:

The role is part time (24 hours a week) on a 1-year contract at our headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario. Based on the nature of this role, this is a in-person role.

As an Operations Technician, you will assist in coordinating our new facility build-out. You will manage the day-today activities in outfitting of the space — sourcing all necessary equipment, tooling, and furniture, coordinating with contractors, installing new equipment, etc. Your hands-on fabrication skills will be essential for fabricating tooling and creating custom fixtures. This position also includes responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and repair of equipment and ensuring our facilities comply with all Joint Health & Safety Committee standards.

Core responsibilities include:

Manufacturing Technician (60%)

• Production & Test Station Setup: Help commission new production and test stations, ensuring proper connections, and functionality of all equipment before it goes live.
• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and execute repairs on diverse equipment like 3D printers, pressure tanks, and test pools across both new and existing facilities.
• Light Machining & Fabrication: Conduct light machining (e.g., drilling, grinding) and fabrication to create custom parts, fixtures, and structures required for the facility build-out and ongoing operational needs.

Operations (40%)

• Space Planning & Expansion: Assist with the design and execute the layout for our new production and office areas.
• Coordinate the relocation of existing equipment and lead the build-out of the new space.
• Facility Outfitting: Manage sourcing, procurement, and installation of all assets for the new facility. This includes identifying needs and purchasing all tooling, custom fixtures, workbenches, utility systems, and office furniture.
• Facility & Contractor Coordination: Act as a liaison with external contractors and building management for the expansion project, infrastructure repairs, renovations, and ongoing system maintenance.
• Safety & Compliance: Participate in safety initiatives and implement solutions to issues flagged by the Joint Health & Safety Committee, ensuring our new and existing spaces meet all safety standards.

Skills you will bring to the table:

• Technical Degree/Diploma in facility management, trades, electrical systems, electronics, robotics, control systems, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing projects involving facility expansions, space planning, and equipment relocation.
• Experience setting up and commissioning new production lines, test stations, and utility systems Ability to source, negotiate with, and manage vendors and contractors for purchasing equipment, furniture, and services.
• Ability to assist with facility layout design and execute build-outs for production and office environments.
• Hands-on proficiency in equipment maintenance and repair, as well as practical skills in using hand tools.
• A positive attitude where you continuously strive for improvement and can succeed without all the answers.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule.

Bonus Points for:

• Certifications in Trades, Maintenance or Safety.
• Experience with PCBAs, handling ESD-sensitive materials, knowledge of IPC-620/610.
• Experience handling, assembling, testing optical components.
• Six sigma belt designation.
• Experience in or a passion for the underwater world or robotics.

Why you should join Voyis:

Our team is made up of problem-solvers, passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible underwater. We get excited about building cool stuff and working on exciting projects like going to the Titanic, Endurance (and lots of other shipwrecks too!). We are a small and closely-knit team. Each member of our team makes a significant impact not just on our business, but on our customers as well.

At Voyis we value diversity and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We thank everyone who applies and for their interest in working for Voyis, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please. To learn more about life at Voyis, check out voyis.com and follow us on LinkedIn.