ACE Fabrication Shop Manager

Ontario Tech University; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Tech University is seeking an ACE Fabrication Manager to oversee operations at the Automotive Centre of Excellence. This full-time position requires a licensed machinist with significant experience in management, fabrication, and technical supervision. The role involves project leadership, safety management, and collaboration with students and industry clients, contributing to advanced research and development projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in advanced development and prototyping, 15 years preferred.
• Machining expertise required.
• Experience in project management and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and performing all machining and fabrication processes.
• Lead projects requiring specialized and innovative approaches.
• Ensure all safety protocols are being followed.

Skills

Machining expertise

Welding

Fabrication

CNC processes

Computer aided design (CAD)

Computer aided manufacturing (CAM)

Automotive

Manufacturing

Problem solving mechanical repair

Design

Team management

Budget management

Procurement

Time management

Business acumen industry & academic

Education

Completion of a 3-year post secondary program

Certified skilled trade machinist and / or tool maker

Post-secondary College diploma

Certificate of all qualifications

Job description

Faculty / Department : Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE)

Number of Positions : 1

Appointment Type : Full-Time Continuing,

Hours of Work : 35 hours per week

Salary Range : Level 9- Annual Hiring Salary,$75,256, with annual step progression in accordance with the.

Posting Date : April 4, 2024

Closing Date : September 30, 2024

Job Summary :

The hands-onmanager of the ACE Fabrication Space requires a licensed and experiencedmachinist and / or tool maker. This position also includes the management ofR&D, commercialization, and demonstration projects. This requires thedevelopment of investment, the managing of procurement and implementation, thedevelopment of lead times and resources and technical andmanufacturing supervision.

Nature of Work & Responsibilities :

The ACE Fabrication Manager reports to the ACE Executive Director and leads projects that require specialized andinnovative approaches and builds. This includes the assembling and managing ofproject teams for timelines and implementation milestones.

This position requires a hands-on manager to provide technical supervision& mentorship sharing technical knowledge and experience with internalengineers and technicians to ensure products can be designed and built in anefficient manner.

The position is responsible for managing and performing all machining and fabrication processes, advancedmanufacturing, specification and implementation of all equipment, shop designand process flow including safety and hazardous material handling.

The Manager must have technical expertise in the operation of all machining and fabrication equipment.

The position is responsible for all aspects of safety within the fabrication shop. This entailsmaking sure all machines and equipment are in good repair and maintainedproperly, following safety protocols and lab rules. This includes all hazardousmaterials management, and risk management.

The Manager oversees the business management & purchasing responsibilities for maintaining suitablelevels of supplies on hand in the fabrication shop. This includes, checkinginventory levels of tools and consumables, finding suppliers, placing orders,and ensuring payments are made.

The Manager reviews and provides feedback on designs, fabrication, assembly and commissioningof specialized machines, fixtures, tooling, and “one-off” prototype builds.This requires direct communication with external industry clients as well asacademic researchers of all project requirements. This also includes thedevelopment of detailed specifications and often leading the procurement ofmaterials, tools, and equipment.

The Manager is the key resource for maintenance leading critical elements of the scheduled andannualized maintenance and repair of essential ACE CRF chambers and processes.This includes the collaborative development of long-term solutions andcontinuous improvement of ACE CRF equipment and processes with ACE Engineersand Technicians.

This position is also critical for unscheduled and emergency repairs requiringmanufacturing and fabrication solutions.

Maintaining all specialized ACE Fabrication Shop equipment and tools.

The Manager is in direct collaboration with project staff, and direct supervision of limited termfull time and part time employees dependent on project requirements. This includes “handson” training to Engineers, Technicians and Engineering Students, Interns &Co-ops. The Manager advises student capstone projects being worked on in the fabrication shop.

The Manager ensures all safety protocols are being followed throughout ACE and the fabricationshop.

ACE is a multi-shift operation that include afternoons and weekends. Thecandidate must be prepared to work irregular hours. Successful applicants mustbe flexible to work varying hours and / or shifts. There may be occasionaltravel requirements. Operational hours comprise of core hours of 8 am to 12 : 00midnight. Generally, the core shifts are 8am to 4pm, 4pm-12 midnight or 12 noonto 8 pm (Monday -Friday) but occasionally may include weekends. However,candidate must be prepared to work flexible hours, start and stop timesdependent on the client’s requirements. This position is required to bephysically present on-site.

The Manager must always demonstrate professional behavior when dealing with customers,management, and co-workers and must have clear, concise, and accuratecommunication skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dressmust be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to selfor to others. The successful candidate must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving andcommunicating in a professional manner and must maintain a valid driver’s licence & be Controlled Goods eligible.

Required Knowledge & Skills :

• Machining expertise
• Welding
• Fabrication
• CNC processes
• Computer aided design (CAD)
• Computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Problem solving mechanical repair
• Design
• Team management
• Budget management
• Procurement
• Time management
• Business acumen industry & academic
• Business acumen

Required Experience :

• Minimum 3-5 years in advanced development and prototyping, 15 years preferred
• Machining expertise
• Supervision
• Fabrication
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Project Team Management

Education :

• Completion of a 3-year post secondary proram
• Certified skilled trade machinist and / or tool maker
• Post-secondary College diploma
• Certificate of all qualifications

How to Apply :

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepteduntil September 30, 2024or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

OntarioTech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenizationand decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualifiedcandidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and / or2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada and those eligible to work in Canada, will begiven priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact, Health and Disability Management Specialist.For more informationabout the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of theMississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.