Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
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
Very good
All of Québec
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.
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NAICS 336419% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 541414% of jobs
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NAICS 33310% of jobs
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NAICS 415% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]5% of jobs
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Others47% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 336419% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 541414% of jobs
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NAICS 33310% of jobs
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NAICS 415% of jobs
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NAICS 336 [excluding 3364]5% of jobs
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Others47% of jobs