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Mechanical Laboratory Technician Technicien de laboratoire m©canique

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CompanyPreformed Line Products Canada Limited
Advertiser typeAgency
CategoryScience & Technology
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CountryCanada
LocationCanada
LanguageEnglish - United Kingdom (en-GB)
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JOB SUMMARY


The Mechanical Laboratory Technician supports engineering and research activities by setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical testing equipment. The role involves collaborating with Senior Mechanical Laboratory Technician, conducting tests, collecting and analyzing data, ensuring laboratory safety, and assisting engineers with prototype testing and validation.



REPORTING TO: Quality and Laboratories Manager



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate mechanical tests as per test procedures in accordance with CSA, ASTM and internal standards.

  • Prepare test specimens, fixtures and toolings according to test procedures.

  • Analyze, and interpret test data; prepare technical reports and summaries for engineering teams.

  • Prepare and perform routine calibration of instruments and preventive maintenance programs.

  • Support engineers in experimental design, prototype validation, and root-cause/failure investigations.

  • Ensure laboratory compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations; Contribute safety audits and risk assessments; Contribute 5S activities.

  • Working with Senior Mechanical Laboratory Technician, Coordinate laboratory scheduling, workload planning, and prioritization of testing activities.

  • Contribute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing accuracy, efficiency, and reliability.

  • Manage the qualification samples and ensure their traceability.

  • Support quality activities during overloaded period.




  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • DEC or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.

  • 1-3 years of hands-on experience in a mechanical testing laboratory environment.

  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency with laboratory software, such as MTS, spreadsheets.




  • DESCRIPTION DE LA POSTE


    Le technicien de laboratoire m©canique soutient les activit©s d'ing©nierie et de recherche en installant, en utilisant, en entretenant et en d©pannant les ©quipements d'essais m©caniques. Ce r´le implique de collaborer avec le technicien senior de laboratoire m©canique, de r©aliser des essais, de collecter et d'analyser des donn©es, de garantir la s©curit© du laboratoire et d'assister les ing©nieurs lors des essais et de la validation des prototypes.



    Rapport©(e) au : Responsable Qualit© et Laboratoires



    PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILIT‰S

  • Effectuer les essais m©caniques conform©ment aux proc©dures d'essai et aux normes CSA, ASTM et internes.

  • Pr©parer les ©chantillons, les dispositifs de fixation et l'outillage conform©ment aux proc©dures d'essai.

  • Analyser et interpr©ter les donn©es d'essais ; pr©parer des rapports techniques et des synth¨ses pour les ©quipes d'ing©nierie.

  • Pr©parer et effectuer l'©talonnage de routine des instruments et les programmes de maintenance pr©ventive.

  • Apporter un soutien aux ing©nieurs en mati¨re de conception exp©rimentale, de validation de prototypes et d'enquªtes sur les causes / les d©faillances.

  • Garantir la conformit© du laboratoire aux r©glementations en mati¨re de s©curit©, de qualit© et d'environnement ; Contribuer aux audits de s©curit© et aux ©valuations des risques ; Contribuer aux activit©s 5S.

  • En collaboration avec le technicien senior de laboratoire m©canique, coordonner la planification des activit©s de laboratoire, la planification de la charge de travail et la priorisation des activit©s de test.

  • Contribuer aux initiatives d'am©lioration continue visant   optimiser la pr©cision, l'efficacit© et la fiabilit© des tests.

  • G©rer les ©chantillons de qualification et assurer leur tra§abilit©.

  • Soutenir les activit©s de qualit© pendant les p©riodes de surcharge.




  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • DEC ou baccalaur©at en technologie du g©nie m©canique/©lectrique, ou dans un domaine connexe.

  • 1   3 ans d'exp©rience pratique en laboratoire d'essais m©caniques.

  • Solides comp©tences en lecture et interpr©tation de dessins techniques, de sp©cifications et d'exigences de test.

  • Aptitudes d©montr©es en r©solution de probl¨mes.

  • Ma®trise des logiciels de laboratoire, tels que MTS et les tableurs.





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