Mechanical Technician I (Aerospace)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada; onsite at hirify.global's Toronto site

Salary: $39,000–$48,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end space company developing rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for ambitious space missions.

What you will do

• Perform precision mechanical integration of spacecraft hardware in a clean environment.
• Integrate electrical subassemblies into mechanical housings and assemble opto-mechanical components.
• Conduct functional and performance testing of reaction wheel and star tracker assemblies.
• Install bearings, apply lubricants and staking compounds, and shim reaction wheels to achieve required clearances and bearing preloads.
• Clean, inspect, photograph, and weigh components, subassemblies, and integrated units.
• Document activities and collected data accurately while occasionally modifying fixtures and production components.

Requirements

• Experience with precision mechanical integration.
• Excellent fine motor skills for manipulating small components with tweezers.
• Excellent close-range vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire 8+ hour shift, climb ladders, work at elevated heights and in confined or awkward spaces.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical motions and handle tools, instruments, and equipment with precision.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as required.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-reliability aerospace or spacecraft components, machined aluminum, bearings, and optics.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, dial gauges, torque wrenches, drills, optical microscopes, and other basic metalworking tools.
• Familiarity with cleanroom, cleanbench, and ESD-sensitive hardware practices.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and work independently with strong attention to detail.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on spacecraft components supporting lunar, planetary, commercial, and national security missions.
• Employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount and company equity as part of total compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus RRSP retirement plan options.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Fast-paced environment focused on teamwork, innovation, tight deadlines, and challenging space projects.