Languages English

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Eligible for certification by a provincial or territorial association

Experience 5 years or more

Equipment and Machinery Experience Hand tools; Lathes and other machining tools

Additional Skills Computer-aided design (CAD)

Area of Specialization

Moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures; Machinery and components

Work Setting Manufacture

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Handling heavy loads; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information In shop

Computer and Technology Knowledge MS Excel; MS Word; AutoCAD; SolidWorks software

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Values and ethics; Organized

Mechanical Engineering Technicians Specific Skills

Participate in machinery installation, repair and maintenance; Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction; Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials

Mechanical Engineering Technologists Specific Skills

Test machines and equipment; Design tools, moulds, jigs and fixtures; Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects