Technician V - Mechanical Engineering

Okanagan College • Kelowna, BC

6d • CA$61,753 - CA$70,561 • 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 and graduation from a two-year community college program in a related area.
• Must also possess a valid Occupational First Aid – Level 2 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepares, operates and manages tool crib.
• 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