Educational Laboratory Technologist ll
About The Position
Trades meet tech in SAIT’s School of Transportation. Delivering hands-on, skills-based training, our schools prepare learners for rewarding careers in Alberta’s fast-evolving transportation industries. Join a team where learner success comes first through teaching excellence, tech-infused curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities. Reporting to the Academic Chair, this position provides maintenance and service support to the Welding Apprenticeship, Welding and Fabrication Technology, and Pre-Employment welding department, as well as other departments throughout the school as required. Maintain & repair operational equipment, demonstration equipment, instrumentation, analytical equipment and other mechanical components related to the welding trade. Monitor & maintain inventory levels for equipment and a lab consumable. Monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards. Maintain levels for equipment and lab consumables.
Requirements
- Strong communication, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management
- Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
- Class 5 license- Abstract required
- Must be able to safely lift 20 kilograms, extended walking, bending, etc.
- Must be willing to be trained in the following. (SAIT COR Safety program, First Aid (Emergency), WHMIS, Welding section specific training.
- Minimum High School Grade 11
Nice To Haves
- High School Grade 12 with post-secondary or vocational training
- Journeyperson certification in an applicable trade. (ie. Welding, Industrial Mechanic, RV Technician)
Responsibilities
- Control & maintain all inventory used in the welding labs.
- Stocking consumables and preparing and stocking weld coupons
- Perform maintenance & repairs to operational and non-operational equipment to OEM standards
- Prepare and maintain demonstration equipment for the instructors in the labs.
- Provide technical support to the welding section
- Monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards and maintain inventory of all tooling
- Research equipment specifications for proper repair schedules and procedures
- Adhere to legislation, guidelines, and safety standards as required by government agencies or regulators, and those communicated by management and supervisors.
- Follow all SAIT general Health & Safety regulations, rules, codes of practice, standard operating procedures in the HSEMS Manual.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 3 weeks vacation per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
