The Mechanical Technician program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career as a Mechanical Technician or go on to complete an apprenticeship as a Millwright (Industrial Mechanic), Machinist,  CNC Operator/ Programmer, Welder or other Mechanical Technician related apprenticeship.   Upon completion of our program our graduates will receive an Ontario College Diploma as a Mechanical Technician.

 

Graduates of our program who work in the Mechanical Technician field perform some or all of the following dutes:

• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Install, align, dismantle, maintain, repair and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
• Build or Maintain Automation work-cells or production lines
• Adjust and maintain machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders to fabricate parts
• Program an/or Operate CNC Milling machines and Lathes for use in production of complex components
• Using precise measurement tools (Metrology) to Inspect and maintain quality control of manufactured or repaired parts
• Perform welding operations in the manufacture or repair of machinery, parts or manufactured component