Mechanical Technician

Element Materials Technology; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Element is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support engine test cell retooling, plumbing, welding, machining, instrumentation and electrical tasks. Travel is required to help set up facilities across North America, with initial training in Beamsville, ON.

The role emphasizes maintenance, documentation, and adherence to Element procedures and safety standards within a high-performance automotive testing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automotive/mechanical work experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical test environments and equipment.
• Understanding of quality systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing for coolant, fuel and water systems required for engine operation.
• Welding of exhaust system and fixtures.
• Repair engine test cell equipment.
• Document equipment issues/repairs to assist future troubleshooting.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspection test hardware.
• Assist in plant housekeeping and floor cleaning.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; ensure tools and disposables are properly stored.
• Report all maintenance issues to Shift Supervisor.
• Follow Element procedures, PPE usage, and H&S rules.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering environment experience

ISO 17025 knowledge

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Travel willingness

Safety and PPE compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in automotive technology

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for aMechanical Technician, who will assist with engine test cell retooling and facility setup activities. Task mostly includes plumbing, welding, machining, instrumentation and electrical. Training will be provided to fulfill our specific needs. Travel is required to help setup facility based on the engine test location in North America.

Element is a specialized automotive engine testing laboratory designed to support high-performance internal combustion (IC) engine development, validation, and production audit programs. This position will be imperative to high performance test applications of engines for General Motors.

Role will require travel, including initial 2 months at our facility in Beamsville, ON for training.

Additional travel to facilities in Dayton, OH and Bowling Green, KY.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing for coolant, fuel and water systems required for engine operation
• Welding of exhaust system and fixtures
• Repair engine test cell equipment
• Document equipment issues/repairs to assist future troubleshooting
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspection test hardware
• Assist in plant housekeeping refuse removal, and floor cleaning
• Maintain a clean & organized work area at all times: spills are cleaned off floor & equipment, tools are returned to designated areas, disposable items placed into designated bins
• Report all maintenance issues to Shift Supervisor
• All work is done according to appropriate Element procedures, using required PPE, and in compliance with Element H&S procedures

Skills / Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in automotive technology and/or mechanical technology
• Hands-on job experiece, preferably in the automotive industry
• Sound mechanical apptitude
• Previous experience in an appropriate Engineering environment is a distinct advantage
• Experience of working within a Mechanical testing environment is advantageous
• An understanding of a recognised Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial
• Self motivated Technician with the ability to multi task, organise and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A team player attitude
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Travel required

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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