Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician Position Summary: Reporting to the Shop Manager, this position plays an integral role in our manufacturing operation and includes functions such as machining, assembly, machine troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.

Position Responsibilities:

· Ensuring safe work practices at all times is critical to success at Fer-Pal

· Manual machining parts to specifications, interpreting drawings, proper use of lathes, mills, drill press, hand tools and other machine shop related tools.

· Cut, fit, fasten, secure, assemble - frames, structures, sheets of wood, metal, plastic

· Safe operation of powered hand tools, drills, grinders, skil-saw, table saw, miter saw.

· Work on machine assembly, equipment building, maintenance, testing of new equipment

· Fabrication of frames, brackets, custom components made of metals, plastics, wood

· Carry out maintenance related activities, assist in maintaining / repairing robotic devices, motors, winch assemblies, other machines.

· Ability to work with minimal supervision at Fer-Pal facility as well as at customer facilities and other work site environments.

· Work with manufacturing/maintenance team to complete projects within tight deadlines, with quality craftsmanship.

· Ability to maintain good housekeeping practices.

Position Requirements:

· 4-5 years of experience working in a machine shop or fabrication shop environment

· MUST have experience with machines and power tools

· MUST be able to work with and understand mechanical and electrical components.

· Post secondary diploma preferred

· Good experience and work ethic with secondary school completion will be considered

· Flexibility to work extended shifts, including evenings or weekends.

· MUST have good communication skills, work ethic, Team player with positive attitude.