mechanical engineering technologist

Education:

Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Office.

Tasks:

• Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications.
• Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures.
• Computer-aided design (CAD).
• Design tools, moulds, jigs and fixtures.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications.
• Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules and reports.
• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification.
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports.
• Obtain price quotations from catalogues and suppliers.
• Evaluate the performance and reliability of system designs.
• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD).

Computer and technology knowledge:

• AutoCAD.
• MS Access.
• MS Excel.
• MS Outlook.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Project.
• MS Word.

Area of specialization:

• Moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures.
• Drafting.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.