mechanical engineering technologist

Government of Canada; Wawanesa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a qualified candidate to join their team at a rural manufacturing facility in Wawanesa. This role involves supporting environmental goals through various mechanical tasks, ensuring efficient operations while adhering to safety protocols. Applicants should possess strong mechanical skills alongside experience in the green economy sector.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Paid time off for volunteering

Learning and training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in mechanical roles.
• Eligible for certification by a provincial association.
• Green economy sector knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create manufacturing instructions and user manuals.
• Install, repair, and maintain machinery.
• Assist in designing tools and fixtures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

3D graphic software

CNC machines

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Dusty

Work setting

• Rural area
• Manufacture
• Willing to relocate
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities Tasks

• Create manufacturing instructions
• Create user manuals
• Install machinery
• Repair and maintain machinery
• 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 contracts and tenders
• Prepare standards and schedules
• Supervise maintenance programs or operation of mechanical plants
• Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects
• Test machines and equipment
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Eligible for certification by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• 3D graphic software
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Area of work experience

• Research and development

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Machinery and components
• Moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures
• Boiler installation

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance