Manufacturing Technician
Mill Operations 
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Manufacturing technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems, and the planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling of work. They are employed by manufacturing and insurance companies, government departments, and establishments in other industries.
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This job is right for you if...
- You want to live an oversized life in one of Canada’s beautiful forest communities
- A sense of community is important to you
- You like variety and learning new things
- You want to make a difference working in a green job
- You are confident and you see yourself as a leader
- You have an eye for detail and process
- You want to work in work boots, not dress shoes
Mill Operations Jobs Available
 | Reliability Support Team Member Grande Prairie, Alberta |
| Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor Kenora, Ontario |
| Maintenance Planner/Scheduler Edson, Alberta |
Communities
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| HIGH LEVEL, ALBERTA |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, ALBERTA |
| FORT ST-JAMES, BRITISH COLUMBIA |
Education And Training
Completion of a one- or two-year college program in industrial engineering technology or in a related discipline is usually required for industrial engineering or manufacturing technicians. A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification. A college diploma in manufacturing technology and/or trade certification and experience in machining and tooling or metalworking is required for CAD-CAM/CNC programmers.
| Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology |
| Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology |
| Cégep de Saint-Félicien |
NOTE
The requirements listed are generally required qualifications for this Career Type. The qualifications may vary based on the employer and/or the geographic location of that job.
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