Mechanical engineering technician

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Office
• Rural area
• Manufacture
• Manufacturing or production
• Industrial equipment and automation manufacturing
• Industrial
• Fabrication

Tasks

• Create manufacturing instructions
• Create user manuals
• Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications
• Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Design tools, moulds, jigs and fixtures
• Estimate costs and materials
• Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications
• Test machines and equipment
• Produce project designs
• Prepare engineering designs and drawings
• Create and submit estimate reports, quote sheets and bids forms
• Make custom designs for clients

Computer and technology knowledge

• Autodesk Inventor
• CATIA
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• SolidWorks software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Production machinery
• Automated and robotic system

Area of work experience

• Industrial research and development
• Design

Type of industry experience

• Machinery and metal equipment products manufacturing

Area of specialization

• Machinery and components
• Drafting
• Mechanical components
• Industrial robotics
• Custom fabrication
• Mechanical engineering technology

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination