Technician, mechanical engineering

Education: College/CEGEP. Work site environment: Noisy. Dusty. Work setting: Manufacture. Tasks: Create manufacturing instructions. Install machinery. Repair and maintain machinery. Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects. Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications. Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures. Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials. Computer-aided design (CAD). Design tools, moulds, jigs and fixtures. Estimate costs and materials. Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications. Supervise maintenance programs or operation of mechanical plants. Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects. Test machines and equipment. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.