Engineering Technician (CNC Machining)

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; onsite

Salary: $7,309.00–$7,798.00 CAD monthly

Company

hirify.global is a university supporting teaching and research through its Department of Physics and Astronomy and Technical Services units.

What you will do

• Perform advanced conventional and CNC machining, welding, woodworking, and fabrication of precision parts and devices.
• Design, modify, develop, integrate, and assemble specialized research equipment, apparatus, and mechanical components.
• Use CAD and CAM software, including SolidWorks and MasterCAM, to support CNC manufacturing and technical documentation.
• Repair, upgrade, and maintain instruments, machines, and systems involving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, vacuum, pressurized gas, and cryogenic-related work.
• Oversee student machine shop activities, provide technical guidance, and deliver machine shop practices training.
• Track project time and expenses, support stores and purchasing duties, and maintain safe and orderly work areas.

Requirements

• Technical college or institute graduation, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship, with at least five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with advanced and CNC machining using milling machines and lathes.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering specifications and technical drawing standards.
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and resolve complex design and operational problems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, hazardous-material handling, WHMIS, and relevant Government/WCB requirements.
• Commitment to respecting diverse perspectives and developing equity, diversity, and inclusion awareness and skills.

Nice to have

• Red Seal certification in a relevant machining trade or active progress toward certification.
• Training in advanced machining, CNC machining, fabrication, CAM, instrument making, tool and die making, precision mechanics, or a related trade.
• Experience with specialized or custom equipment, scientific or research work, waterjet cutting, sheet metal, woodwork, or basic wiring.
• University degree, strong communication skills, and experience providing technical guidance in a teaching capacity.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff position covered by CUPE 116.
• Work within the Mechanical Services Unit supporting physics teaching and research.
• Interact with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and technical staff.
• Work independently under the overall direction of the Technical Services Director.
• Ongoing position with periodic supervision of student shop users and limited supervision of technicians or apprentices.