Field Materials Technician: Welding, Machining & Repairs

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Armed Forces are seeking Materials Technicians to maintain and repair land vehicles and related equipment. You will work within the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Branch and contribute to a range of maintenance tasks from welding to sheet metal and painting.

Training begins with Basic Military Qualification and continues at CAF School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, offering pathways to specialized skills, supervision and management roles as your career progresses.

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• Minimum education: Grade 10 or Secondary 4 (Quebec requirements) incl. Grade 10 Math/Science.
• Foreign education may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Welding of components and assemblies as part of vehicle maintenance.
• Machining work to repair or fabricate metal parts.
• Sheet metal work for repairs and fabricate panels as needed.
• Painting and refinishing surfaces of vehicles and equipment.
• Repair of textiles, fibreglass and composite materials on vehicles.

Skills

Welding

Machining

Sheet metal work

Painting

Textiles & composites

Education

Grade 10 / Secondary 4 or equivalent

Math and Science basics (Grade 10 Math, Grade 10 Science)

Job description

The Canadian Armed Forces are seeking Materials Technicians to maintain and repair land vehicles and related equipment. You will work within the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Branch and contribute to a range of maintenance tasks from welding to sheet metal and painting.

Training begins with Basic Military Qualification and continues at CAF School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, offering pathways to specialized skills, supervision and management roles as your career progresses.