Mechanical Engineering Technician, Westech

at  Joe Johnson Equipment Edmonton

SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Engineering Technologist (MET) is primarily responsible for the completion of tank trailer/vacuum trailer designs from concept to production using AutoCAD and Inventor 3D. The MET interprets customer driven specifications to arrive at a design and produce the working drawings for estimation and fabrication. The MET must research and apply Canadian and United States motor vehicle safety standards, provincial and state weight laws, and Codes relating to the transportation of dangerous goods. The MET will review plans and confer with internal stakeholders to meet project specifications, complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical Applied Science DiplomaProficiency using AutoCAD and invention 3D

WHO WE ARE:

As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US. Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support vacuum trucks, refuse & recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.
Westech is a leading manufacturer of code vacuum equipment under the Westech Vac Systems brand. Westech demonstrates a sense of pride in our work, our employees’ development and success, and building exceptional lifetime relationships with our customers.
JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an “employer of choice” culture. We have a stable, team-based, and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best-in-class within our industry. We offer opportunities across Canada and the U.S. and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees. JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally.
JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.
If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and prepare CAD working plans, charts and/or scale drawings for tank trailer/vacuum trailer projects from observation, measurements, sketches and specifications
• Produce detailed and final drawings using CAD working plans, charts and/or scale drawings for tank trailer/vacuum trailer projects from observation, measurements, sketches and specifications
• Work closely with others in Engineering, Purchasing, Customer Services, Sales and Production to choose cost effective materials and manufacturing techniques
• Organize and maintain a design and CAD digital file database for each project
• Provide technical guidance and direction in the interpretation and implementation of specifications and requirements related to the use of CAD files
• Revise computer-aided designs and plans to comply with in-process change orders
• Brainstorm as part of a team or developing design concepts using CAD and other traditional design tools.
• Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets
• Employ problem-solving strategies and find solutions to product/system design issues
• Ensure proper documentation of all work, products and relevant activities
• Analyze unit weight scenarios using Load Expert weight distribution software
• Support and maintain documentation as outlined in the QC manual and as required by the ASME Code, National Board regulations and Transport Canada
• Participating as Lead in external Code audits.
• Assist marketing in reviewing bid specifications and requests for quotations as needed
• Consult with sub-contractors
• Attend Code meetings and seminars
• Perform other duties, assignments and special projects that may be required on occasion