Industrial instrument technician

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 to 55 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Installation
• Shopwork

Tasks

• Inspect operation of instruments and systems
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Repair and adjust system components
• Complete test and maintenance reports
• Remove and replace defective parts
• Calibrate components and instruments
• Logical approach for troubleshooting
• Determine testing and maintenance procedures
• Install new measuring instruments
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified Technician (C.Tech.)

Type of service and repair

• Pneumatic and electro-pneumatic sequential control system
• Electrical control system
• Pneumatic process instrumentation
• Computerized instrumentation system

Instrument experience

• Pneumatic
• Electronic
• Electrical instruments
• Optical
• Mechanical
• Precision measuring instrument

Type of industry experience

• Industrial instruments servicing

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site daycare available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program