mechanical engineering technician

- Work Term: Permanent

- Work Language: English

- Hours: 40 hours per week

- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

- Experience: 5 years or more

- Work setting

- Office

- Rural area

- Processing plant

- Workshop

- Tasks

- Create manufacturing instructions

- Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects

- Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications

- Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures

- Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials

- Computer-aided design (CAD)

- Design tools, moulds, jigs and fixtures

- Estimate costs and materials

- Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications

- Prepare standards and schedules

- Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems

- Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems

- Computer and technology knowledge

- 3D graphic software

- AutoCAD

- Autodesk Inventor

- MS Access

- MS Excel

- MS Outlook

- MS PowerPoint

- MS Word

- SolidWorks software

- Area of specialization

- Machinery and components

- Moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures

- Process piping

- Security and safety

- Criminal record check

- Transportation/travel information

- Valid driver's licence

- Own vehicle

- Willing to travel

- Willing to travel regularly

- Willing to travel cross-border

- Willing to travel internationally

- Drive manual transmission vehicle

- Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment

- Work under pressure

- Attention to detail

- Standing for extended periods

- Tight deadlines

- Personal suitability

- Client focus

- Dependability

- Efficient interpersonal skills

- Excellent oral communication

- Excellent written communication

- Organized

- Team player

- Values and ethics

- Accurate

- Reliability

- Screening questions

- Are you willing to relocate for this position?

- Do you have experience working in this field?

- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

- Green job

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

- Workplace information

- Hybrid

- Health benefits

- Dental plan

- Disability benefits

- Health care plan

- Vision care benefits

- Financial benefits

- Bonus

- Group insurance benefits

- Life insurance

- Mileage paid

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

- Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

- Other benefits

- Free parking available

- Learning/training paid by employer

- Team building opportunities