mechanical engineering technician

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Wet / damp
• Noisy
• Odours
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction

Tasks

• Repair and maintain machinery
• Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
• Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications
• Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Estimate costs and materials
• Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications
• Prepare contracts and tenders
• Prepare standards and schedules
• Test machines and equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD

Technical terminology

• Engineering

Types of systems

• Hot water system and equipment

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tapping machines

Area of specialization

• Machinery and components
• Steam, condensation and water systems
• Boiler installation
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
• Process piping

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Creativity
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

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

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities