Mechanical Technician

Requisition Number:  31738
Company:  W Electric Canada Inc
Location: 

burlington, ON, CA, L7L 0E6

 

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. This goes beyond our technical applications and products. We must incorporate innovation into all aspects of our business to drive greater efficiency, create greater growth and strengthen our culture.

 

Westinghouse is committed to delivering innovative nuclear energy solutions by leveraging our global insights, CANDU expertise, collaborative mindset, and best-in-class technology. We are proud to play a key role in accelerating Canada's energy sustainability and achieving its net-zero goals and we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset when it comes to achieving that goal.

 

About the role:

As a Mechanical Technician you will support the assembly, modification, testing, and deployment of custom electro‑mechanical and robotic systems used in advanced clean-energy applications. This is a hands-on role involving component procurement, prototype fabrication, mechanical troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs. You will work across the full lifecycle of equipment, from build and test through on-site customer support.

You will report to the Robotic Tooling Design Manager and be located at Burlington, Ontario. This position will be offered as an onsite role.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble, oversee, and troubleshoot custom-designed robotic and electro‑mechanical systems
  • Perform manual machining operations, including minor modifications using lathes and mills
  • Manage purchasing requisitions, receiving activities, and component/tool inventory in accordance with the WEC Quality Manual
  • Interpret, mark-up, and provide feedback on mechanical drawings and electrical schematics to document assembly issues or design improvements
  • Support prototype fabrication, equipment testing, quality documentation, and deployment at customer sites, including nuclear power facilities

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience assembling, maintaining, or troubleshooting electro‑mechanical systems
  • 2‑year Mechanical Engineering Technician diploma or relevant trade certification (Millwright, Tool & Die Maker, Machine Tool Builder and Integrator, or equivalent)
  • Hands-on experience with manual machining on lathes and mills
  • Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

 

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The annual salary for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $56,500 to $70,500.

This posting is for an existing vacancy and reflects an immediate hiring need.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse is a firm believer in fostering a workplace that is powered by inclusive leaders, teams and culture. This commitment separates us as a leader in our industry and differentiates from our competition. You will work closely with global leaders who will support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Together, and using the talents of our employees, we will advance technology and services to power a clean, carbon-free future.

 

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In Canada the following are representative of what we offer:

  • Great compensation package
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
  • Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacations, Flextime, Sick/Personal and Holidays
  • We encourage healthy work-life balance and offer flexible schedules and with the potential to work from anywhere in Canada
  • We pay 100% of the medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family
  • Incredible opportunity for growth in an innovation-driven, global company
  • Educational Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral and Recognition Program

 

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

 

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