textile machine mechanic

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Toronto is seeking a skilled technician to assemble and maintain mechanical machinery. The role involves reading blueprints, troubleshooting issues, and supervising apprentices. Candidates should have a college diploma or equivalent experience, relevant certification, and a valid driver's license. This position is physically demanding and requires attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of related experience.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate required.
• Valid driver's licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical equipment.
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Supervise other workers.
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Power tools

Automated and robotic system

Electrical and electronic controls

Hydraulic system

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Odours
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Service
• Repair
• Machine set-up
• Shopwork

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Assemble stationary industrial machinery
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Program programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Installing machinery and equipment

Credentials: Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization: Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated and robotic system
• Conveyor
• Electrical and electronic controls
• Fans and blowers
• Gas and air dryers
• Gas compressors
• Heat exchangers
• Hydraulic system
• Industrial and stationary engine
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Pumps and compressors

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Shutdown operations
• Renovating and restoring
• Troubleshooting
• Centering and setting to elevation
• Bearing, seals and packing
• Vibration analysis
• Laser levelling/aligning
• Optical alignment
• Computerized alignment
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Wiring

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Team player