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General Manager

Toronto, ON

Introduction Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch services and space systems, building the ... Reporting to the Vice President, Space Systems, the General Manager will assume full responsibility ...

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Micro Lab Helper

Richmond Hill, ON

CA$20.04/hr

Performing general preventative maintenance and cleaning of QC equipment and the micro lab. * Preparing, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining supplies and work areas including the incubation room ...

ALS

Laboratory Assistant

Burlington, ON · On-site

CA$21.01/hr

Operate basic lab support equipment * Perform general archiving, Clean-up and washing of materials; * Assist with training; * Review and provide input for SOP's; * Follow the Standard Operating ...

ALS

Laboratory Assistant

Burlington, ON · On-site

CA$21.01/hr

Operate basic lab support equipment * Perform general archiving, Clean-up and washing of materials; * May assist with training; * Review and provide input for SOP's; * Follow the Standard Operating ...

CSA Group

Laboratory Tech I

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$2.8K/wk

Under guidance, direction and general supervision, sets-up, operates test equipment and conducts ... Senior Lab Tech. * Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests ...

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Maintenance Assistant

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$20/hr

Cleans and provides janitorial services and general upkeep for all areas of the Optical Lab to meet company standards and to protect employees and equipment. Cleans floors. Operates cardboard and ...

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In a general lab, common jobs include laboratory technician, research assistant, and lab assistant. These roles typically involve preparing samples, conducting experiments, recording data, and maintaining lab equipment, often requiring knowledge of safety protocols and basic scientific techniques.

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General lab jobs include roles such as laboratory technician, research assistant, lab assistant, and quality control analyst. These positions typically involve tasks like sample preparation, data recording, equipment maintenance, and may require knowledge of lab safety protocols and basic scientific techniques.

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Machinist Technician

Ontario Tech University

Oshawa, ON • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Summary: 

The Machinist Technician, provides technicalsupport to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science's experientiallearning facilities, primarily the Engineering Machine Shop and the EngineeringInnovation Studio.  The Lab Technicianwill be the primary point of contact for the Faculty's student experientialfacilities liaising with faculty, students and staff to implement all aspectsof the experiential learning spaces and related extra-curricular student andresearch projects.

Nature of work: 

Reporting to the Manager,Technical Services, the Machinist Technician is responsible for thecoordination, procurement and maintenance of all machine shop and design studioequipment in the experiential learning spaces and provides support to theFaculty's undergraduate teaching laboratories.  The Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the machineshop and design studio and will also support engineering student design teamsand all Faculty related activities (ie. Open House, Experience Days, Capstone/Researchexhibitions,).  The Technician will alsocoordinate all workshop and demonstrations conducted within the Machine Shopand Engineering Innovation Studio.

Responsibilities/accountabilities: 

  • Under the direction of the Manager, Technical Services, plans and supports the undergraduate teaching, research and faculty projects
  • Assists in the design, development and fabrication of equipment and prototypes to specifications using CNC and Manual equipment like Mills, Lathes, Tools, Drills, Saws, Grinders etc.
  • Responsible for Programming, Operation and Setup of CNC and manual machines
  • Follow established routine procedures for the completion of all machining tasks
  • Responsible for development and maintenance of the equipment specific training program for staff, faculty and students and train them on safe operation of equipment
  • Supervise students associated with different student teams working in the Engineering Machine Shop and other faculty designated work spaces
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations in the use of equipment. Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials
  • Responsible for setup, maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and Mechanical Engineering focused laboratories
  • Reviews and develops specifications to determine set up procedure, machining sequence and dimensions of finished product
  • Reads process sheets, blueprints and/or sketches of parts or components to determine the final product
  • Assists faculty in the design and development of lab experiments and equipment
  • Provides training, technical guidance and assistance to students concerning work methods, the safe use of equipment and manufacturing techniques
  • Maintains equipment and performs minor repairs. Arranges for servicing as needed
  • Runs hands-on workshops and provides equipment training for student's
  • Provides technical support to students and staff as well as assist in day-to-day operations within technical services in the Engineering Machine Shop and other undergraduate teaching labs
  • Provides equipment support to the teaching assistants and faculty that is limited to set up, maintenance, training and/or demonstration for lab equipment as well as correct and safe use and handling of equipment
  • Assists in the selection, procurement, installation and maintenance of lab equipment as required
  • Assists and supervises students in labs for fabrication and development of prototypes and provides consultations and supports as required
  • Liaises with central services such as facilities, and other service departments as needed
  • Assists and participates in the organization and execution of various FEAS events e.g. student competitions and capstone exhibitions etc.
  • Assists with facilitating general lab tours
  • Other duties as assigned

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