Job Description

Date Posted: 12/15/2023
Req ID: 35183
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00051343

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada\'s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

Established in 1859, the Department of Chemistry is one of the leading institutions of its kind in Canada - featuring teaching excellence, advanced research facilities and development of distinguished scientists in the past and for the future. Our department has a wide variety of services including chemical stores, NMR lab, X-ray analysis lab and a mass spectrometry lab. These resources, combined with our ambition and excitement, create an ideal place to work, research and make an impact in scientific education.

Working in the Machine Shop, under the direction of the Manager, Mechatronic Services,the incumbent determines the technical requirement for the fabrication/machining projects, conducts fabrications activities, contributes to workshop/lab operations, and provides safety training, ensure adherence to safety procedures and standards.

This is a 6 months term position with possibility of renewal.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Determining technical requirements for fabrication projects; Designing, modifying and fabricating custom machine parts.
• Creating and technical drawing sets for manufacturing. Creating and reviewing CAM programs and tool paths for manufacturing. Creating complex CAD (Solid Modeling) designs using programs such as Solidworks, Inventor, and/or Siemens NX.
• Implementing plans and process improvements for lab/workshop activities
• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies according to the needs of the facility
• Coordinating routine maintenance of equipment
• Analyzing and recommending options for project design; analyzing and recommending suitable materials and methods of approaching fabrication and/or lab work; and collaborating on cost estimates
• Providing safety training to students and employees, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures and standards
• Providing orientation to others on lab equipment, working procedures and practices

Essential Qualifications:

• College Diploma (2 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience, and Certification of Qualification as a General Machinist or Tool and Die Maker.
• Minimum five years of recent and related experience determining the technical requirement for fabrication and machining projects.
• Experience analyzing technical specifications in preparation for production, and collaborating on cost estimates.
• Extensive experience creating complex CAD designs, and creating and reviewing CAM programs.
• Experience using CAM programs and Mastercam software.
• Experience providingsafety training.
• Excellent skills with Solidworks, Inventor, and/or Siemens NX, or other solid modelling software.
• Ability to create and review CAM programs and tool paths for manufacturing.
• The job requires a very high level of muscular coordination and/or manual dexterity to execute very precise and synchronized movement.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience with TIG welding with stainless steel.
• Experience with vacuum technology.
• Experience working routinely on small sized parts.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Efficient
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Proactive
• Responsible

Closing Date: 01/08/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $69,455 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $88,819. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Engineering / Technical
Recruiter: Ann Yang

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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