Job Description

Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00 - 4:30

Education Level
Bachelors Degree

Career Level
3 years of experience
Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. McMaster University is ranked among the top 80 universities globally and is recognized as Canada’s Most Research Intense University. We serve our community and society by nurturing and supporting the fulfillment of human potential: inspiring creativity and critical thinking, promoting an enduring love of learning and the habit of inquiry, and undertaking innovative research that extends the boundaries and enhances the efficacy of knowledge. We are focused on advancing human and societal health and well-being, working across disciplines to find creative solutions to complex problems, helping to improve people’s lives and build a brighter future for all. As a result, we are consistently recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers in each of 2019, 2020 and 2021.







About the Position Reporting to the Facilities Manager, Department of Mechanical Engineering, requires a Technician to work with our students in our project laboratories (machine shops). This position will complement our existing technical staff and provide assistance with the setup and maintenance our 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduate laboratory experiments. The incumbent will also assist students in our project laboratories to build projects using common machine shop equipment such as manual milling machines, lathes and drill presses in addition to sheet metal fabricating, wood working, welding and CNC machining. Core Areas of Accountability

• Assist students in preparing machine set-ups.
• Provide technical support related to machining, machine operation, and tool path planning.
• Perform the set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of machines and machining processes.
• Develop and deliver a safety training program for new users of the machines.
• Develop detailed machine use and maintenance plans as per operator guidelines.
• Modify and adapt fabrication, maintenance procedures, and equipment to meet specialized requirements.
• Plan routine maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Collaborate with the course instructor to determine how the experiment will be designed to align with and reinforce the defined learning concept
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a facility, laboratory or multiple laboratories.
• Design, fabricate and assemble new and review and modify existing machining processes in consultation with the course instructor.
• Design, build and operate nonstandard equipment, test systems, and devices for use in the facility.
• Design and fabricate instrumentation required for undergraduate teaching.
• Provide technical support and assistance to students and instructors.
• In consultation with the course instructor, conduct selected literature searches connected with undergraduate education.
• Develop, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for equipment and experiments.
• Log incident reports and adhere to safety policies by performing and keeping record of regular safety audits as delegated by the supervisor.
• Exchange technical and scientific information with colleagues, faculty, and students.
• Responsible for keeping machine shop facilities, equipment, and area in a clean, tidy and safe working order.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings with students to ensure machining processes are understood and conducted accordingly.
• Remove waste in accordance with applicable waste handling guidelines.
• Operate a variety of power tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, soldering irons and other power equipment as necessary.
• Operate nonstandard equipment, test systems, and devices, connected with selected areas of the department.

Are you the right candidate? This role requires an incumbent with a Bachelors degree or equivalent, such as a Machinist or Tool and Die certificate with 3 years experience. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, familiarity with software (Microsoft Office, CAD, or CNC programming), and a track record of commitment to a safe work enviornment. The incumbent is also expected to be competent in the operation of common fabricating and machine tools, and the ability to weld is an asset. Additionally, the candidate will have experience working with students and the desire to help students achieve their golas by probing assumptions.


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Employment Equity Statement




McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

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to communicate accommodation needs.


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