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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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  • Job description
  • Advancement and mobility
  • Hourly wage
  • Job prospects for 2022-2026
  • Sectors of activity
  • Training and requirements
  • Main skills and characteristics
  • Personality profiles (RIASEC)
  • Additional information

Job description

These individuals provide support and services for the design and maintenance of machines, parts, power plants, and manufacturing facilities. They work for:

  • Consulting engineering firms
  • Manufacturing and processing plants
  • Government services

Environment

  • Controlled ambient temperature
  • Equipment, machinery, tools

Main tasks

  • Develop and interpret plans, drawings, and technical specifications for machinery and installations such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
  • Estimate costs and materials required for certain projects.
  • Set work standards and timelines.
  • Determine the performance, capacity, and strength of machinery and equipment.
  • Program numerically controlled machines.
  • Design prototypes, moulds, tools, dies, jigs, and accessories used in manufacturing.
  • Ensure quality control during manufacture and maintenance.
  • Produce contracts and bids.
  • Inspect and supervise work and construction projects.
  • Supervise the operation and maintenance of mechanical facilities.

Advancement and mobility

  • There is some mobility between these positions and those of drafting technologists and technicians.
  • There is some mobility between these positions and those in the sale of technical equipment.
  • Experience leads to supervisory or management positions.

Hourly wage

The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2020 to 2022.
Minimum
$22.00
Median
$30.00
Maximum
$45.07

Job prospects for 2022-2026

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Job prospects for 2022-2026

Job prospects

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Very good

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Non available

Total jobs for 2021

All of Québec

7,000

All of Québec

na

Gender distribution

All of Québec

Not available.
8.6% Female
91.4% Male

Not available.
  • 8.6% Female
  • 91.4% Male

Job types

All of Québec

Not available.
Full time
Part time

Not available.
  • Full time
  • Part time

Yearly wage on 2015

All of Québec

$67,000

All of Québec

Other characteristics

All of Québec

  • Non traditional for women
  • None

All of Québec

  • Non traditional for women
  • None

Sectors of activity

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Aerospace Products and Parts
    NAICS 3364
    19% of jobs
  2. Architectural, Engineering and Related Services and Specialized Design Services
    NAICS 5413, 5414
    14% of jobs
  3. Machinery Manufacturing
    NAICS 333
    10% of jobs
  4. Wholesale Trade
    NAICS 41
    5% of jobs
  5. Other Transportation Equipment
    NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]
    5% of jobs
  6. Others
    47% of jobs

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Aerospace Products and Parts
    NAICS 3364
    19% of jobs
  2. Architectural, Engineering and Related Services and Specialized Design Services
    NAICS 5413, 5414
    14% of jobs
  3. Machinery Manufacturing
    NAICS 333
    10% of jobs
  4. Wholesale Trade
    NAICS 41
    5% of jobs
  5. Other Transportation Equipment
    NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]
    5% of jobs
  6. Others
    47% of jobs