Technician V - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Okanagan College • Kelowna, BC

7d • CA$34 - CA$39 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities. Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters. Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Graduation from a two-year community college program in a related area
• Must also possess a valid Intermediate First Aid certificate
• Over 4 years and up to and including 6 years related experience
• Proven ability to repair and service equipment
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to perform tasks to a high standard
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Have efficient, safe work ethics
• Knowledge of maintaining inventory and records
• The ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships and exercise courtesy, tact and discretion
• Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills and work well in a team environment
• Must be flexible and able to manage high work volume and conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
• Flexible and comfortable with change
• Able to perform work of a routine nature with minimal or no direct supervision.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties

Nice To Haves

• A Red-Seal in Machining or related field would be considered an asset.
• An engineering technologist diploma would be considered an asset.
• An engineering degree or P.Eng. would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains machine shop and metal fabrication equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades and optimizes equipment.
• Prepares, operates and manages tool crib.
• Organizes and maintains an inventory of supplies, equipment, software licenses and versions.
• Maintains laboratories.
• Fabricates equipment for teaching aids.
• Performs maintenance to ensure safety and full capabilities CNC equipment.
• Sets up and operates the CNC lathe and associated tooling.
• Produces and installs specialized equipment used in the department robotics and automation lab by manufacturing and installing various types of sensor systems and mounting hardware for use with the conveyor systems for each of the robotic work cells.
• Producing and assembling pneumatics mounting hardware for use in each of the robotics work cells.
• Manufactures, produces and/or assembles assorted test bench systems for the department course development and for department related research projects.
• Performs shop maintenance and repair of existing manufacturing and quality control equipment in preparation for courses.
• Prepares, maintains, and operates material testing equipment, test specimens, manufacturing tools, fluids, hydraulics, heat transfer, and other assorted equipment for the department courses and/or research projects, as well as for collaborative work with other Okanagan College departments.
• Keeps department members informed of equipment status, including maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Maintains an inventory of laboratory supplies, components and equipment as required to meet department needs, and assists instructors in ordering equipment and components.
• Maintains appropriate records for compliance with WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System).
• Responsible for maintaining laboratories and equipment in a neat, orderly and safe fashion, including maintaining security and safety of equipment and students during non-instructional lab sessions.
• Recommends to supervisor physical arrangements of equipment in lab.
• Drive Students to field trips and field work and assists students with materials and parts during non-instructional lab sessions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree