• Work at the forefront of defence and aerospace manufacturing, supporting mission-critical electronics built to the highest standards
• Earn a competitive salary of $60,000–$80,000 CAD, based on your hands-on SMT experience and production capability, plus comprehensive benefits
• Join a growing, tight-knit team where you’ll help build WOLF’s in-house SMT line from the ground up and make an immediate impact

About Wolf Advanced Technology

At Wolf Advanced Technology (WOLF), we lead the world in designing and developing rugged, field-deployable solutions that capture, process, encode, and display embedded video for the most demanding military and aerospace markets. Founded with a commitment to innovation, our advanced products meet the rigorous standards necessary for mission-critical success, serving top defence contractors and aerospace leaders globally. Our key technologies include NVIDIA, Xilinx, and AMD processing units, which power our cutting-edge solutions for AI machine vision, neural network-based deep learning, and more. 

Our high-energy, results-driven team thrives in an environment of rapid business growth and continuous innovation. At WOLF, we cherish a culture of collaboration where every voice is valued. If you excel in fast-paced development and are excited by leading-edge technology, WOLF is the company for you. Join us and contribute to groundbreaking, lifesaving, mission-critical systems.

For more information, please visit our website: wolfadvancedtechnology.com

Your Mission Brief

WOLF Advanced Technology is on the hunt for a full-time SMT Operator to join our growing in-house manufacturing team in Aurora, Ontario.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, SMT, you’ll play a mission-critical role in bringing our SMT production line to life, owning hands-on operation and ensuring high-performance PCB assembly from day one.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build WOLF’s SMT capability from scratch. You’ll work in a small, highly technical team, operating across the full production line from printing through inspection. The environment is fast-paced, detail-driven, and fully on-site, with a strong focus on precision, speed, and problem-solving in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume setting.

As SMT Operator at WOLF, you might…

• Set up and run the full SMT line: Operate across solder paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, and inspection equipment to drive end-to-end production
• Execute high-speed feeder setups: Install and configure feeders efficiently to keep changeovers tight and production moving
• Optimize production flow: Manage machine readiness and material flow to minimize downtime and maximize throughput
• Troubleshoot in real time: Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process issues directly on the line
• Inspect and validate output: Use AOI and visual inspection techniques to ensure builds meet IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards
• Handle ultra-fine components: Work with extremely small parts requiring precise hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Support process improvements: Collaborate with engineering and quality to reduce defects and improve yield
• Own day-to-day production: Operate with autonomy on the floor while contributing to a collaborative, high-accountability team

At WOLF, your work directly powers mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. This is your chance to build something from the ground up and make an immediate, tangible impact.

To read the full position description, please click here.

Your Edge

You bring 5+ years of hands-on experience in SMT manufacturing, ideally within aerospace, defence, or other high-reliability electronics environments. You have worked directly on production floors operating and supporting full SMT lines, with a strong understanding of workflows from solder paste printing through to inspection.

You have practical experience working to IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards and understand the expectations of high-reliability PCB assembly. You are highly proficient in handling ultra-small components, with strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor control required for precise placement, inspection, and feeder setup in high-density builds.

What You Bring

• SMT Line Operation: Experience running end-to-end SMT processes including printing, pick-and-place, reflow, and inspection
• Equipment Familiarity: Hands-on exposure to SPI, AOI, and reflow oven systems in a production setting
• Feeder Setup Efficiency: Proven ability to configure feeders quickly and accurately in high-component-count builds
• IPC Standards Knowledge: Working familiarity with IPC-A-610 Class 3 workmanship requirements
• Troubleshooting Capability: Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues on the line
• Component Handling Precision: Experience working with ultra-small components requiring strong hand-eye coordination
• Process Awareness: Understanding of SMT workflows, material flow, and production sequencing
• Basic Programming Exposure: Familiarity with SMT programming concepts for placement, inspection, or process setup
• Preventative Maintenance: Experience performing routine equipment checks, calibration, and upkeep
• Production Environment Experience: Background in contract manufacturing or similar high-mix production environments

This is a role for someone who thrives on the floor, takes ownership of production, and is ready to contribute immediately in a fast-moving, high-precision environment.

About the Benefits

At WOLF, we invest in you, not just through a competitive base tailored to your skills and experience, but with a benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and work-life balance. Here is what you can look forward to:

• Top-Tier Compensation: $60,000 to $80,000, based on your experience and hands-on expertise
• Wellness and Coverage: Health Care Spending Account, short- and long-term disability plans, and a monthly Wellness Allowance
• Generous Time Off: Two weeks of paid vacation plus an additional week of company-wide holiday shutdown
• Profit Sharing: Participate in our profit-sharing program after one year of service
• Relocation Consideration: Support may be available for highly qualified candidates
• Professional Development: Budget for training, conferences, and memberships to keep your skills ahead of the curve
• Team Culture: Regular social events, from food-truck lunches and sports outings to bi-weekly wellness mornings and holiday parties

Join us at WOLF and be part of a team dedicated to delivering mission-critical solutions for the world's most demanding markets. Apply today.

Ready to Unlock Your Mission?

At WOLF, we thrive on innovation—but we also play by strict defence rules. To join our pack, applicants must be able to provide valid documentation to show Canadian or US citizenship or Canadian Permanent Residency and undergo a police check with no criminal background.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to screen or assess applications.

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