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22301.02 – Mechanical engineering technicians

Mechanical engineering technicians provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Mechanical engineering technician
  • Thermal station technician

Core competencies

  • Preventative Maintenance to perform scheduled inspections and servicing of machines, components and systems, reducing the risk of breakdowns
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to observe indicators, gauges, or control systems to assess the condition, performance and identify any issues early on
  • Control of Settings to calibrate and fine-tune equipment controls, maintaining proper alignment and functionality for machines and tools used in manufacturing and testing environments
  • Near Vision to read small measurements on instruments, inspect components for defects, or work with intricate machinery
  • Attention to Detail to assist in preparing detailed and accurate engineering designs, drawings and specifications
  • Knowledge in Mechanics and Machinery to interpret technical documentation to communicate with engineers and other team members in the creation, testing and analyses of machines, components and materials

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings and specifications
  • Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials
  • Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
  • Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
  • Participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Additional information

  • There is mobility to other related occupations such as technical sales or drafting technologists and technicians.
  • Progression to supervisory occupations such as mechanical construction supervisor, manufacturing supervisor or operations maintenance manager is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Drafting technologists and technicians (22212)
  • Industrial designers (22211)
  • Manufacturing managers (90010)
  • Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade (62100)
  • Utilities managers (90011)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences

Sub-major group

223 – Technical occupations related to engineering

Minor group

2230 – Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering

Unit group

22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

Occupational profile

22301.02 – Mechanical engineering technicians

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