Status: Permanent Full Time
Working Conditions: On-site
Education Level: Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent and Certification of Qualification (429A)
Base Location: Pickering, ON
Shift: Days and/or rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: May 11, 2026
Salary Range: $42.82 - $66.22 per hour
Job Overview
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results‑driven professional to join our team in the role of Mechanical Technician – General Machinist. Reporting to the Supervisor, Maintenance, this position is responsible for setting up and operating machine tools to manufacture parts to blueprint specifications, using jigs/fixtures and precision measuring instruments to maintain required tolerances.
Key Accountabilities
- Set up and operate equipment such as lathes, drills, and milling machines.
- Determine and prepare any jigs or special attachments needed for the tasks.
- Read and interpret blueprints or drawings required to complete assignments, and prepare your own layouts.
- Use micrometers, vernier calipers, and other precision measuring tools to ensure that in‑process measurements or finished products match specified tolerances.
- Perform maintenance and cleanup of the work area.
Education
- Have a minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
Qualifications
- Hold a General Machinist Certificate of Qualification (429A)
- Experience with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining
- Experience with Mazak Variaxis or Integrex, along with proficiency in Mazatrol programming and Mastercam CAD/CAM 3D modelling, is an asset
- Willing to work rotating 12‑hour shifts (weekends/holidays)
- Eligible to work in Canada and Canadian equivalency for foreign education, if applicable
- Strong problem‑solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; tech/computer comfortable; self‑starter
- Safety/environmental compliance focus; Health and Safety experience an asset
- Technical: documentation/records, interpret drawings/manuals/tools, troubleshoot
- Radiation/contamination control knowledge; pass Radiation Protection training/exams
- Physical: heights/harness, confined spaces, hot/cold; lift 50 lb; forklift/EWP; valid Ontario G license is an asset
Notes
Note that candidates who are selected to proceed in the recruitment process will be required to complete online aptitude testing.
EEO Statement
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com
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