Lab Technician; Millwright

Position: Lab Technician (Millwright I)
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The Opportunity
The School of Manufacturing, Automation & Transportation is recruiting a Lab Technician (Millwright I). Reporting to the Academic Chair, these positions provide maintenance and service support to the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Machinist programs. Typical duties include:
Maintaining & repair operational equipment, demonstration equipment, instrumentation, analytical equipment and other mechanical components related to the Millwright trade. Provide Mechanical & technical support to other sections such as Machinist section as required. Monitor & Maintain inventory levels for equipment and lab consumables. Monitor & Maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards. Maintain inventory of all tooling.

The Role

Maintenance, Repairs, and Lab Support:

Perform maintenance & repairs to operational and non-operational equipment to OEM standards under the supervision of a Journeyperson.

Control & maintain inventory used in the Machinist and Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) labs, insuring all tooling is accounted for

Maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards

Prepare & maintain demonstration equipment for the instructors in the labs

Provide mechanical support to other sections when required

Provide technical support to the Machinist/Millwright sections and others sections as required

Research equipment specifications for proper repair schedules and procedures

Provide recommendations regarding new and repaired equipment maintenance planning and/or parts required to correct any problems or safety issues

Safety Duties:

Conduct safety inspections in the school, and proceed with remedial tasks and documentation based on inspection results

Responsible for maintaining proper maintenance records and inspection reports on all equipment in the labs/shops

Ensure hazardous waste is contained and disposed of in accordance with campus standards and Canadian safety standards

Purchasing and Procurement

Purchase materials and tooling for Machinist and Millwright sections.

Support the rest of the School of Manufacturing and Automation with purchasing as required

Work with dedicated stockkeepers to maintain supply levels and vendor relationships

Qualifications & Experience

Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) with Red Seal

Class 5 Driver’s license

Emergency First Aid

Classification: A5248 - Millwright I
Salary: $78,
Hours Per Week: 40
Posting closing date:
Feb 24th, 2026
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