Mechanical Technologist

Job Title: Mechanical Technologist

Job Description

As a Mechanical Technologist, you will play a crucial role in conducting mechanical and electrical testing, research, and development activities. You will support testing projects across various disciplines including mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials science, and non-destructive testing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a world-renowned testing facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical testing, research, and development activities.
• Prepare samples for testing, including installing compression connectors and epoxy resin terminations.
• Carry out test setups and executions while applying mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Install and repair equipment, instrumentation, and test fixtures as needed.
• Maintain the cleanliness, functionality, and organization of test laboratories.
• Promote customer satisfaction through high-quality and safe work practices.
• Handle administrative tasks such as document processing and maintaining records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations.

Essential Skills

• Engineering Degree or Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience working with tools and being hands-on.
• Experience in Electrical Testing.
• Experience working in a test environment focusing on quality or conformance to standards.
• Understanding of Energy Sector, specifically cables and overhead lines.
• Ability to lift 30lbs or more.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with LabView.
• Crane Rigging or Forklift Certification.
• Experience with wire testing, stress-strain, vibration testing, creep, epoxy prep, tensile testing, hot & cold testing.
• Knowledge of testing standards: ISO 9001, ISO (Test Labs QA), ASTM, ANSI, IEC, IEEE, CSA.
• Strong teamwork skills and an active learner who is curious about processes.

Work Environment

You will be part of a diverse and talented team in a state-of-the-art laboratory located at the Kipling Facility in Etobicoke. The team consists of 15 staff members, including lab technologists and engineers. The core working hours are from 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility. The facility is renowned for its focus on transmission and distribution testing, offering exposure to a variety of exciting projects and cutting-edge technology.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Etobicoke, Ontario.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $50.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Etobicoke,ON.

À propos d’Actalent:

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

Read Full Description