Welding / Manufacturing Technician

About Loyalist

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

Please note:

Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.

Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to humanresources@loyalistcollege.com.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship, the Welding / Manufacturing Technician supports students and faculty with a safe and effective learning environment. The incumbent also maintains all equipment, tools and supplies that are used in the Machine, Maintenance, Mechatronics and Welding shops, including replenishment and inventory control.
The Technician collaborates with the faculty and the Deans office to develop and build the training assets as needed. Using a variety of appropriate strategies, the incumbent will ensure that the College is complying with all relevant safety rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Front-line staff for health and safety compliance. Works to maintain a culture of health and safety, using clear, firm, yet student appropriate strategies to ensure compliance. Works with the academic team to ensure compliance.
• Maintains comprehensive repair and maintenance on all instructional equipment in various labs.
• Issues tools and equipment to staff and students during scheduled classes.
• Maintains records of tools and equipment issued and returned, on shared files within our Loyalist system.
• Enforces, as appropriate, safety rules and consults, collaborates and communicates with faculty, staff and students on matters pertaining to safety concerns.
• Makes visual checks to confirm that students are wearing safety glasses and boots, as required, and solves issues in an effective, collaborative manner.
• Delivers tools or equipment to staff, manually or using a hand truck or forklift.
• Orients new faculty to the locations of the supplies needed to conduct a class.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of a two (2) year post secondary education program or equivalency
• Provincial Trades Credential required
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in Machining, Welding, Electrical Trouble Shooting, Electronic and Software trouble shooting, Basic Fabrication Skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting