Senior Fabrication Technologist
About The Position
The University of Toronto’s Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering offers a dynamic compendium of research and academic programs with a mandate that spans a wide range of applications in professional practice, encompassing the built environment and its infrastructure, transportation engineering and planning, structural engineering, environmental engineering, mining and geomechanics. Our department seeks to uphold and strengthen its position as a preeminent leader in education and research, and to continue to develop sustainable solutions for the global community across the spectrum from mineral engineering to urban infrastructure. Reporting to the Lead Structural Test Engineer, the Senior Fabrication Technologist will play a key role in advancing the department’s research and teaching capabilities through expert fabrication, machining, and process optimization. This role supports a highly diverse machine shop environment that includes conventional and CNC equipment, as well as a newly integrated robotic system for advanced manufacturing. The incumbent will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students to design and produce custom components and experimental apparatus, improve fabrication workflows, and ensure safe, efficient operation of all shop equipment.
Requirements
- College Diploma (2 years) or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Eight years or more of related experience, including at least 5 years of fabrication experience in a fabrication shop, preferably in an academic environment.
- Advanced machining skills across manual and CNC equipment (lathes, mills, drills, grinders, and saws).
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, including creation of technical drawings and tool paths.
- Experience with robotic systems, automated workcells, and basic robot programming and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of fabrication methods, material selection, and machining tolerances.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and research requirements.
- Knowledge of machine shop safety standards, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to support collaboration and user training
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an academic, research, or prototype development environment
- Familiarity with multi-axis CNC machining and advanced manufacturing techniques
- Experience integrating robotic systems into fabrication or production workflows
- Knowledge of tooling design, fixturing, and workholding solutions
- Experience maintaining and servicing machine shop or robotic equipment
- Exposure to structural testing, experimental setups, or custom apparatus fabrication
- Certification or training in machining, robotics, or health & safety (e.g., WHMIS, lockout/tagout)
Responsibilities
- Determining technical requirements for fabrication projects and translating research needs into manufacturable solutions
- Designing, modifying and fabricating custom machine parts and specialized lab apparatus
- Creating and reviewing technical drawing sets and CAD models for manufacturing
- Creating and reviewing CAM programs and tool paths for manufacturing, including working with CAD/CAM workflows, robotic systems, and troubleshooting automated workcells
- Implementing plans and process improvements for lab/workshop activities to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput in the machine shop and robotic fabrication environment
- Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies according to the needs of the facility, including tooling tosupport concurrent research and instructional activities
- Coordinating routine maintenance of equipment, including performance of manual machines, CNC equipment, robotic systems, and associated tooling and infrastructure
- Providing safety training and ensuring adherence to safety procedures and standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
