Materials Co-Op (Waterdown, CAN)
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- Summer 2027 term · 16 months
16-month Materials co-op (begin May 2027) with L3Harris WESCAM in Waterdown, ON, working with materials and stores on receiving, picking, stock counts and ERP transactions.
Requires enrolment in a university or college operations or materials program, and root-cause corrective action knowledge.
Can I apply: you must be able to lift under 50 lbs with assistance (cart), and obtain CGP clearance. Citizenship or permanent residency rules are not stated; confirm eligibility before applying.
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- locations
ATS location: Waterdown, ON, Canada
- employment types
This will be a 16 month co-op term to begin May 2027
- term
to begin May 2027
- term length months
16 month co-op term
- student status required
Currently enrolled and in good standing with co-op program through accredited university
- workplace
Receive material from the dock
- seniority
University or College level- Operations / Materials back ground or relative experience
- job function
Daily tasks to support the Operations Team and better understand Materials Management
- role family
working with our materials and stores team
- skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- skills
Strong data entry skills
- skills
Ability to transact material into our ERP system (LN )
- skills
Cycle count material, and ability to trace back to root cause of inventory discrepancy
- skills
Knowledge on how to do Root Cause Corrective Action
- skills
Knowledge of Jira/Confluence is beneficial
- actionable
Pick parts for Assembly kits
Job description
Materials Co-op
Reference #43964
Waterdown, Ontario
About L3HARRIS WESCAM
As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro1-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.
About the Role
This will be a 16 month co-op term to begin May 2027 working with our materials and stores team.
Primary Responsibilities
Daily tasks to support the Operations Team and better understand Materials Management:
- Participate in a continuous improvement team to add value to the current materials process
- Pick parts for Assembly kits
- Backfill and deliver part shortages to the production floor
- Receive material from the dock
- Put away material from the receiving dock and or shop floor
- Cycle count material, and ability to trace back to root cause of inventory discrepancy
- Ability to transact material into our ERP system (LN )
- Support the CSG stores team if work load is high- by picking parts
- Transfer material to shipping- pick parts, complete paperwork and physically move material from stores to shipping location
- Able to move <50lbs with assistance ( cart)
Required Capabilities
- Highly energized, task/ results oriented
- Able to work well with various departments
- Good communication skills
- Good Organization skills
- Timely Completion of tasks
- Attention to detail
- Strong data entry skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of Jira/Confluence is beneficial
Desired Education and Experiences
- University or College level- Operations / Materials back ground or relative experience
- Knowledge on how to do Root Cause Corrective Action
- Must be able to complete a 16 month Co-Op term starting May 2027
- Currently enrolled and in good standing with co-op program through accredited university
- Able to obtain Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) clearance
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you.
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.
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