mechanical technologist

Aptech Technical Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edmonton is seeking a Mechanical Technician to assist in various mechanical design and inspection tasks. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and secondary school graduation. This role significantly contributes to environmentally friendly projects aimed at achieving Canada's net-zero goals.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Knowledge in Computer-aided design (CAD) is essential.
• Must own steel-toed safety boots.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects.
• Carry out mechanical tests and analyses of machines.
• Prepare and interpret engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Inspection of mechanical installations

Design of tools and fixtures

Testing of machines and equipment

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MicroStation

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

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.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MicroStation
  
  

Additional information

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
  
  

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
  
  

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  
  

Support for Veterans

• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
  
  

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)