Machine Shop Technician

5 days ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**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.

**How To Apply**

**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.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at
905-525-9140 ext. 222
- HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR O

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