Mechanical Technician - Collingwood, Canada - Medatech Engineering Services Ltd.

Medatech Engineering Services Ltd.

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Collingwood, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Medatech (Mobile Equipment Design & Automation Technology) provides engineering, design, and prototyping service to original equipment manufacturers specializing in Mobile Equipment.

Founded in 2003, Medatech has developed a significant portfolio of heavy equipment design & build projects.

Our focus has been primarily on mining equipment design but over the years has grown to include a variety of industries; Construction, Mining, Transportation and Energy.

Today we offer an "all-electric" powertrain product known now as the ALTDRIVE system and our years of experience creating drilling equipment prototypes has spawn a new drilling division known as BORTERRA.

Reporting to the Production Manager and working closely with all engineering team members, the Mechanical Technician is responsible for assisting in the fabrication, assembly, verification of design, testing and troubleshooting of prototype equipment and other projects in accordance with design specifications, customer and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Assemble and build components and assemblies according to drawings, manuals and engineering instruction in the building of prototype mobile equipment and systems.
Assembly, repair, modification and testing of mobile equipment and systems for the purpose of refurbishment and integration of design improvements
Fabricate necessary components, inspect and modify outsourced components
Assemble and install hydraulic components
Service and troubleshoot control systems
Troubleshoot and modify all mechanical and low voltage electrical systems
Document asbuilt configurations and modifications on shop drawings and build logs
Work with Project Team Leaders to detail and meet planned build schedules, budgets, and material allowances
Support and conduct functional testing of equipment as defined by Test Plans to verify design specifications.
Provide support for Installation and Startup at customers site
Assist engineering with creating and updating CAD drawings as required
Ensure department priorities are met including safety, quality, production, and delivery
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and problem solving skills; able to troubleshoot all mechanical and electrical issues
Must be selfmotivated; take directions and then take initiative to follow through on a variety of projects
Previous handson experience with various hand and power tools
Strong mechanical and technical inclination
Must have strong time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

Postsecondary diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering; Technologist or Technician OR,
Certificate and experience as a Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Millwright or other related and applicable trades
Ability to read drawings and schematics and to understand tolerances of components and machined parts
Knowledge of hydraulics and electrical control systems
Previous CAD experience considered an asset
Welding experience considered an asset
Forklift license and/or experience is considered an asset
Ability to travel
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:
In person