automation technician

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Industrial setting

Tasks

• Install machinery
• Repair and maintain machinery
• Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
• Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications
• Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures
• Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials
• Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications
• Prepare standards and schedules
• Supervise maintenance programs or operation of mechanical plants
• Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects
• Test machines and equipment
• Project management

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Type of materials

• Glass

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Area of specialization

• Machinery and components
• Power distribution and transmission lines

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits