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.