Are you in a job with limited growth opportunities? Are you considering a career change or do you want to upgrade your skills? Start a new career as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist or Technician. These workers provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, power generation and manufacturing plants and equipment. Job openings will arise due to both new job creation and the need to replace experienced workers who retire.
Mechanical Engineering Technologists or Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists: prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering drawings and specifications for machines, power transmission systems, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems.
Mechanical Engineering Technicians: assist in preparing conventional and CAD engineering designs, drawing and specifications. They carry out a range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines and materials in the design of various tools and fixtures.
What do you need to qualify?
- Completion of secondary school
- Usually requires vocational training, college education or apprenticeship training
What does this career offer?
- Competitive wages according to qualifications and experience
- Alternative to full-time work via contract work, consulting and shared work
To learn more about this career visit www.workingincanada.gc.ca, search by occupation or NOC #2232. For examples of other vocational careers visit www.elncanada.com.
For additional information, contact the Skills and Employment Counselor at 604-438-4010 ext. 610 or sep@ijkc.com