Start Date: 03-12-2025
Date Added: 03-12-2025
Status: Accepting Candidates
Industry: Industrial
Categories: T23 – HVAC INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER

Description:Test and Prototype Technician

Location: Vaughan, ON 
Position: Full time permanent
Pay Rate: $32 – $36 per hour, OT eligibility for hours in exceed of 40 hours in a calendar week

Benefits:    
•    Position available immediately
•    3% RRSP matching
•    100% group benefit premium paid by employer

Principle Responsibilities:
•    Install test unit/system/component and hook up instrumentation as required
•    Ensure all the details have been implemented and the test set up complied with the applicable standard and plan
•    Operate DAQ (Data Acquisition System) to collect test parameter
•    Prepare test reports/Summary
•    Execute basic and standardized tests under supervision or guidance of Test Engineer and/or Design Engineer
•    Select, source, and collect appropriate test objects, parts, components and supplies required for test facility
•    Repair or rework test objects (some components of HVAC systems)
•    Operate and maintain test equipment, and support troubleshooting refrigerant, electrical and control systems
•    Maintain equipment Preventative Maintenance Programs in Test facility including updating related logs
•    Calibrate equipment/sensors and work with outside calibration laboratories to perform necessary calibration
•    Practice and train others for safe work practice
Other (departmental) responsibilities:
•    Follow established processes (most notably product development process, project management)
•    Take part in continuous improvement of existing processes and internal standards
•    Set and/or follow 5S rules in Test facility and office
•    Follow corporate policies (most notably VBG Keystones and Sustainability policy) and corporate key focus areas (most importantly GI IC and Safety)

Qualifications:
•    Associate degree or technical diploma in engineering technology, electronics, or a related field. Engineering degree, preferably in mechanical or HVAC/refrigeration
•    An asset: ODP (Ozone Depletion Prevention) Certificate. Certification HVAC and refrigeration
Required:
•    1-2 years of work experience as HVAC/Refrigeration Technician
•    An asset: 1-2 years of work experience as Laboratory Technician
•    Detail Oriented and accurate.
•    Flexible and eagerness to learn new technologies
•    Good team player
•    Willingness to take over responsibility
•    Customer-oriented
•    Experience in industry (automotive, manufacturing, product development, etc.) would be an asset
•    HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration) knowledge both in theory and practice: refrigerant systems, HVAC components
•    Ability to install HVAC system and instrumentation (sensors)
•    Design test set-ups, selecting and calibrating instrumentation, and establishing test procedures for conducting experiments
•    Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mechanical principles and equipment
•    Problem-Solving Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues
•    Technical Skills: Proficiency in using tools and equipment, including power tools
•    Blueprint Reading – Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
•    Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors
•    Ability to write test reports and summaries
•    MS Office — medium

An asset:
•    DAQ (e.g. LabView); Forklift Training

To apply for this position please email your resume to Raychelle at: rwood@cantech.agency

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