Overview
SAIT is a global leader in applied education and an institution that empowers employees to make a difference in the lives of our students. Building on more than a century of history, we are looking for innovative employees wanting to create a future with us. As part of our team, you are encouraged to be bold and inventive, bringing new ideas to the table. Change excites you.
SAIT offers the chance to do work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers. We develop leaders in the classroom and our workspaces, encouraging lifelong learning for both students and employees.
Your future starts now … at SAIT.
We are looking for individuals who align with our commitment to excellence and who demonstrates:
o a growth mindset through curiosity, creativity, and collaboration
o leads with a world-class customer experience mindset
o is dynamic and responsible to the needs of stakeholders, speed and agility are critical
o someone who embraces trial and error as an important part of learning
SAIT’s School of Transportation is the Institution’s oldest school, we stay at the forefront of this ever-evolving field through our work with industry partners. We provide hands-on, practical education for the automotive, aviation, heavy equipment and rail industries, and emphasize exceptional classroom education and hands-on training in our advanced learning spaces.
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The Opportunity*
Reporting to the Academic Chair, the Lab Tech provides maintenance and service support to the welding/welding technician and pre-employment welding sections and possibly other sections throughout the school as required.
The Lab Tech will be required to maintain & repair operational equipment and demonstrate equipment, instrumentation, analytical equipment and other mechanical components related to the welding trade. Additionally they will monitor & maintain inventory levels for equipment and lab consumables, monitor & maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards and maintain inventory of all tooling.
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The Role*
- Perform maintenance & repairs to operational and non-operational equipment to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), standards
- Control & maintain all inventory used in the welding labs.
- Stocking consumables and preparing and stocking weld coupons
- Prepare and maintain demonstration equipment for the instructors in the labs
- Provide technical support to the welding section
- Research equipment specifications for proper repair schedules and procedures
- Adhere to safety legislation, guidelines, and safety standards as required by government agencies or regulators, and those communicated by management and supervisors
- Follow all SAIT general Health & Safety regulations, rules, codes of practice, standard operating procedures in the HSEMS Manual
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum High School Diploma
- Strong communication, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management
- Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
- Class 5 license – Abstract required
- Must be able to safely lift 20 kilograms, extended walking, bending, etc.
- Must be willing to be trained in the following; SAIT COR Safety program, First Aid (Emergency), WHMIS, Welding section specific training
- Journeyperson certification in an applicable trade. (ie. Welding, Industrial Mechanic) is preferred
Job classification: Ed Lab Technologist II – A5107
Salary range: $53,600 – $71,250
# of positions: 1
Hours per week: 40
Posting closing date: April 8th 2022
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Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $53,600.00-$71,250.00 per year