Machinist Technician

ontariotechu•Oshawa, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Lab Technician, Machine Shop provides technical support to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s experiential learning facilities, primarily the Engineering Machine Shop and the Engineering Innovation Studio. The Lab Technician will be the primary point of contact for the Faculty’s student experiential facilities liaising with faculty, students and staff to implement all aspects of the experiential learning spaces and related extra-curricular student and research projects. Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Engineering Lab Technician is responsible for the coordination, procurement and maintenance of all machine shop and design studio equipment in the experiential learning spaces and provides support to the Faculty’s undergraduate teaching laboratories. The Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the machine shop and design studio and will also support engineering student design teams and all Faculty related activities (ie. Open House, Experience Days, Capstone/Research exhibitions,). The Technician will also coordinate all workshop and demonstrations conducted within the Machine Shop and Engineering Innovation Studio.

Requirements

Must possess excellent technical skills and aptitude for health and safety in laboratory setting
Attention to details, organization and good planning skills
Hands-on experience in machining components and electronic prototyping is a must
Good mechanical aptitude
Ability to work with integrity, independently and in a team environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to solve problems and troubleshoot hardware problems
Must be able to supervise and train other staff, students in Engineering machine shop and other laboratories
Minimum 3-5 years CNC programming, operating and set-up experience.
Manual Milling and/or lathe experience.
Working experience with tight tolerances and other machine equipment such as grinder, bandsaw cutters etc.

Responsibilities

Plans and supports the undergraduate teaching, research and faculty projects
Assists in the design, development and fabrication of equipment and prototypes to specifications using CNC and Manual equipment like Mills, Lathes, Tools, Drills, Saws, Grinders etc.
Responsible for Programming, Operation and Setup of CNC and manual machines
Follow established routine procedures for the completion of all machining tasks
Responsible for development and maintenance of the equipment specific training program for staff, faculty and students and train them on safe operation of equipment
Supervise students associated with different student teams working in the Engineering Machine Shop and other faculty designated work spaces
Ensures compliance with safety regulations in the use of equipment. Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials
Responsible for setup, maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and Mechanical Engineering focused laboratories
Reviews and develops specifications to determine set up procedure, machining sequence and dimensions of finished product
Reads process sheets, blueprints and/or sketches of parts or components to determine the final product
Assists faculty in the design and development of lab experiments and equipment
Provides training, technical guidance and assistance to students concerning work methods, the safe use of equipment and manufacturing techniques
Maintains equipment and performs minor repairs. Arranges for servicing as needed
Runs hands-on workshops and provides equipment training for student's
Provides technical support to students and staff as well as assist in day-to-day operations within technical services in the Engineering Machine Shop and other undergraduate teaching labs
Provides equipment support to the teaching assistants and faculty that is limited to set up, maintenance, training and/or demonstration for lab equipment as well as correct and safe use and handling of equipment
Assists in the selection, procurement, installation and maintenance of lab equipment as required
Assists and supervises students in labs for fabrication and development of prototypes and provides consultations and supports as required
Liaises with central services such as facilities, and other service departments as needed
Assists and participates in the organization and execution of various FEAS events e.g. student competitions and capstone exhibitions etc.
Assists with facilitating general lab tours
Other duties as assigned