manufacturing technologist

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Design plant layouts and production facilities
• Develop and carry out work study
• Conduct work measurement or other studies
• Develop and carry out health, safety and fire prevention plans
• Develop computer applications for machines and processes
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Collect and analyze data and samples
• Develop manufacturing and processing procedures
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Set machine or equipment controls, oversee production and inspect processes

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Product development

Area of work experience

• Fabrication

Area of specialization

• Development of production processes
• Development of facilities and systems
• Development of quality assurance programs
• Work planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling
• Development of safety and fire prevention plans
• Robotic equipment and systems
• Process improvement

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Wellness program