Vibration Technician

Lakeside Controls; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Healthy PTO

Exposure to key industries

Structured training

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Job summary

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is seeking a Vibration Technician to join our team in Thunder Bay, ON.

You will collect and analyze vibration data, oil, infrared, and ultrasonic readings on customer assets, delivering detailed reports and insights to support asset reliability. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of experience, a related engineering diploma, and hands-on familiarity with online condition monitoring systems.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in electro-mechanical or electrical engineering, or Millwright/machinist program.
• 3–7+ years of related experience.
• Experience with online condition-based monitoring systems (CSI/AMS/Emerson, Bentley/GE).
• Certified at minimum level 2 vibration.
• Knowledge of machinery and reliability fundamentals.
• General mechanical fundamentals like fits and tolerances.
• Knowledge of data acquisition techniques and spectral/time waveform/phase analysis.
• Health and safety regulations knowledge.
• Technical writing skills and computer aptitude.
• Predictive technologies: vibration, infrared, oil, ultrasonic, and motor diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Collect vibration data and manage database.
• Capture condition monitoring data on customer assets.
• Analyze data and provide detailed reports.
• Report on vibration, oil, infrared, and ultrasonic data.
• Regular monitoring and analysis.
• Implement corrective action and follow up.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Install and adjust condition monitoring sensors.
• Perform precision maintenance as required.
• Share knowledge within Lakeside team and assist sales staff.
• Follow safety and quality protocols at Lakeside and customer sites.
• Work in hot/cold/dusty environments with PPE.

Skills

Vibration data

Analytical skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Technical writing

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

CSI/AMS/Emerson

Bentley/GE

Job description

1235 Amber Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6M4, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. (‘Lakeside’) is recognized as a market leader, providing complete automation solutions to a wide range of industries. Our capabilities in process management and industrial automation enable us to solve our customers’ process automation challenges, keeping their operations running safer.

Our solutions range from devices that measure and relay diverse physical and chemical conditions, devices that control flow of materials, networks that transmit event-related information, to process control systems that collect information and trigger necessary actions to ensure continued operations.

Lakeside’s success is due to its exceptional people. Our skills and passion for our work is the key to our strong business results. Our commitment to a culture of integrity, teamwork and collaboration is what drives our continued and sustainable growth.

We seek individuals who are engaged, capable and committed to continuous improvement.

What you will be doing in the role of Vibration Technician:

• Vibration data collection, analysis, and database management
• Using appropriate equipment, capture condition monitoring data on customer assets
• Analyzing the data collected and provide a detailed report
• Collecting vibration, oil, infrared and ultrasonic data and provide a full report
• Regular monitoring & analysis
• Corrective action & follow up
• Execution of cost benefit analysis
• Installation and adjustment of condition monitoring sensors
• Perform, when required, precision maintenance such as balancing and alignment
• Support Lakeside’s teamwork and culture of information sharing by ensuring appropriate level of knowledge transfer to team members and other Lakeside employees and to aid in their success
• Providing assistance/input to sales teams and staff inquiries
• Follow all safety and quality protocols for Lakeside and customer sites
• Be willing and able to work in hot/cold/dirty/dusty environments with appropriate PPE

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; or Millwright/Machinist Program; or relevant equivalent
• Three - Seven (3-7) or more years of related experience
• Experience with online condition-based monitoring system (i.e. CSI/AMS/Emerson, Bentley/GE & etc.)
• Certified in a minimum of level 2 vibration
• Knowledge of machinery and reliability fundamentals
• Detailed knowledge on general mechanical fundamentals such as fits and tolerances
• Working knowledge of routine and advanced data acquisition techniques
• Knowledge of spectral, time waveform and phase analysis
• Knowledge of health and safety issues and regulations
• Technical writing skills and computer aptitude
• Functional knowledge of primary predictive technologies such as Vibration, Infrared Thermography, Oil Analysis, Ultrasonic and Electric Motor Diagnostic/Motor Current Analysis
• Diagnostic information gathering
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Mechanical aptitude

Skills that would be considered an asset:

• Reliability program development and management
• Configuration and commissioning of online reliability systems
• Knowledge of Emerson wireless and wired solutions

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What we give YOU!

• A competitive compensation package, with RRSP-matching
• A culture that promotes healthy work-life balance with above-market paid time off
• Challenging work and direct exposure to key industries in the Canadian market
• A structured training and development program and opportunities for continuous learning
• Access to Lakeside’s Mentorship Program—empowering growth and inspiring connection through shared knowledge and support
• Opportunity to participate in an award-winning wellness program!

Commitment to Diversity

Lakeside Process Controls Ltd. is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. We believe strongly in celebrating the different perspectives and experiences that come along with having a diverse network of employees, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including: persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, women, and members of visible minorities.

If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

How We Review Applications

AI tools may be used to assist in the screening of applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Existing Vacancy

This posting is for an existing vacancy that our team is actively recruiting for.

1235 Amber Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6M4, Canada