Mechanical Engineering Technologists Specific Skills

Test machines and equipment; Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications

Mechanical Engineering Technicians Specific Skills

Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications; Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials

Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized

Computer and Technology Knowledge

MS Excel; MS Word; SolidWorks software; MS Outlook

Work Location Information In shop

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Work Setting Manufacture

Area of Specialization

Fireplaces and chimneys; Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Additional Skills Technical writing

Area of Work Experience Testing and evaluation

Specific Skills

Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems; Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments; Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications; Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English