About Us

Hacksmith Industries is an engineering, e-commerce and manufacturing company built around one of the world’s largest YouTube channels. Our content focuses on functional engineering prototypes like real lightsabers, Iron Man tech, and Giant Mechs designed to show what is possible when imagination is paired with solid engineering. We take pride in inspiring youth around the world to get into STEM and other related fields, while always dreaming bigger. 

We recently launched the most successful EDC kickstarter campaign of all time - the Smith Blade which we are manufacturing in house.

Our social media reach is as follows:

YouTube: 15.3M subscribers

Facebook: 1.9M likes 

Instagram: 1M followers

Tiktok: 1.9M followers 

We are looking for a passionate, self motivated individual who can identify problems and solve them independently. There will be ample opportunity to take on greater responsibility, overcome challenges, and meaningfully contribute to the team.

About the Role

Join Hacksmith as an Assembly and Quality Control (QC) Technician where you will be responsible for the hands-on assembly of the Smith Blade, a precision-built, premium product manufactured in-house. This role requires attention to detail, consistency, and pride in craftsmanship. Every Smith blade you assemble will be used by a customer and reflects directly on the Hacksmith brand. 

This is a production role with real standards and real accountability. Speed matters, but quality always comes first.

What You’ll Do

Assembly

• Assemble Smith Blade components according to documented work instructions
• Use hand tools, fixtures, manufacturing equipment and assembly aids correctly and safely
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area. 
• May involve setting up and operating production equipment. 
• Packaging fully assembled products

Quality Control

• Inspect your own work before passing it forward
• Identify and report defects, damage, or missing components
• Handle precision parts carefully to avoid cosmetic or functional damage
• Follow traceability and documentation requirements

General

• Keep workstations clean, organized, and safe
• Following safety protocols and procedures. 
• Collaborating with team members to resolve issues. 
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of Assembly experience (or equivalent) and/or some schooling
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly preferred
• Comfortable working with hand tools and small components
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
• Ability to stand, work with hands, and perform repetitive tasks

Bonus Points For

• Experience in a startup environment 
• High Volume work experience 
• Experience in a factory or shop environment

Why Join Us?

• Gourmet meal every work day (we have a very skilled chef on staff) 
• Snacks and coffee to keep you fueled
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Gym membership benefit
• Safety shoe allowance

You must be legally allowed to work in Canada and be local or willing to relocate. This role is based in Cambridge, Ontario and telecommuting is not an option. 

Salary Range: 

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on experience.