Job Description

Exciting opportunity with our Technical team! Utilize your Technical Laboratory skills to help fulfill UL\xe2\x80\x99s Safety Mission! UL is a global independent safety science company with more than a century of expertise innovating safety solutions from the public adoption of electricity to new breakthroughs in areas such as sustainability, renewable energy, mobile payment security and nanotechnology. Dedicated to promoting safe living and working environments, UL helps safeguard people, products and places in important ways, facilitates trade and provides peace of mind. What you\'ll learn and achieve:

• Set up and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and other mechanical and structural set-ups. Builds and/or adaptation of test setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and /or instructions from engineering department personnel. Review tasks completed prior and post completion with the supervisor.
• Record observation or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets, and other documentations.
• Review instructions from and report data to engineers and other laboratory personnel.
• Perform routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• Conduct lab consumable inventory and upkeep when necessary.
• Integrate continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Participate in client correspondence and project coordination.
• Performs other duties as directed.

What makes you a great fit:

• Graduation from a recognized two- or three-years technology program (mechanical, civil, building engineering or a related discipline).
• 10+ years of relevent work experience preferred.
• Must have a strong mechanical and structural aptitude/background.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of hand and power tools.
• Have an understanding of the concept and standards principals.
• Comfortable in safely operating machinery such as forklift, scissor lift, telescopic boom and roto telehandler preferred.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects, work at heights and work in tight areas.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions furnished in written, oral or blueprint form.
• Have professionalism and good manner with team members and or clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to resolve problems involving several variables in standardized situations where specific decision-making guidelines exist.
• Demonstrates a basic knowledge of common laboratory tests and equipment used within the building envelope industry.

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit our company page www.UL.com Underwriters Laboratories of Canada supports the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Human Rights Code in our recruitment process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require disability-related accommodation. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $28.00-$32.00 per hour Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person