Automated Inspection (Vison) System Technician

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Internal Job Title: Vision System Technician

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Work Model: On-site

Job Status: Existing Opportunity

Position Summary

As a Vision System Technician (Automated Inspection System Technician) at CBN, you will be responsible for operating state-of-the-art vision systems that inspect and ensure the print quality of currency, passports and other secure documents for Canada and other countries around the world. You’ll helm a variety of vision systems and find yourself challenged daily – the wide range of scenarios that occur within a production environment means that no two days are alike, and most of the vision system’s software gives you room to be creative as you trouble-shoot and solve problems. 

Responsibilities

• Set up the vision systems for new products based on specifications outlined by various internal stakeholders and Quality Engineers.

• Ensure the vision systems are modeled accurately and within defined parameters so outputs meet the required customer standard.   

• Implement model changes (adaptations) on the vision systems that accommodate quality considerations deemed acceptable/unacceptable by internal stakeholders and Quality Engineers and then risk manage those adaptations and confirm the adaptations achieve the desired impact. 

• Continually monitor the accuracy of all vision systems against established standards and adjust inspection systems as required to meet quality targets, auditing your work to ensure all adjustments deliver the anticipated results.

• Troubleshoot as required, primarily by manipulating software to accommodate the need for changes when the current settings and defaults are unable to meet the required demands. 

• Maintain daily logs of all work, complete shift reports, inspection forms, model change forms, records of changes to adaptations, changes to tolerances, and training note records and ensure that all changes are communicated to the vision team and internal stakeholders.  

• Clean, calibrate and maintain the vision systems. You’ll follow the prescribed preventative maintenance program and perform 1st level maintenance on the vision systems. 

• Become a subject matter expert on our vision systems and identify opportunities for process improvements that will increase efficiency and effectiveness of the various vision systems. 

 

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English 
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Work Hours: Ability to work a range of shifts (days, nights; front-end, back-end)
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) personal security clearance

Education

• College diploma in a technical (IT) or print related program

Experience

• Experience in a quality control position is an asset
• Experience in the print industry is an asset
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset

Knowledge

• Familiarity with quality control practices and methodologies is an asset
• Proficiency with MS 365 

Skills and Competencies

• Critical thinking skills• Analysis, problem-solving

• Interpersonal skills• Communication, teamwork and collaboration

• Organization and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.