Lab Technician

Trades meet tech in SAIT's School of Manufacturing and Automation . Delivering hands-on, skills-based training, our schools prepare learners for rewarding careers in Alberta's fast-evolving manufacturing, automation industries. Join a team where learner success comes first through teaching excellence, tech-infused curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities. 

The Opportunity

The School of Manufacturing, Automation & Transportation is recruiting a Lab Technician (Millwright I) . Reporting to the Academic Chair, these positions provide maintenance and service support to the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Machinist programs. Typical duties include: Maintaining & repair operational equipment, demonstration equipment, instrumentation, analytical equipment and other mechanical components related to the Millwright trade.  Provide Mechanical & technical support to other sections such as Machinist section as required.   Monitor & Maintain inventory levels for equipment and lab consumables.  Monitor & Maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards. Maintain inventory of all tooling.

• Maintenance, Repairs, and Lab Support:
• Perform maintenance & repairs to operational and non-operational equipment to OEM standards under the supervision of a Journeyperson.
• Control & maintain inventory used in the Machinist and Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) labs, insuring all tooling is accounted for
• Maintain hand tools, power tools and tool boards
• Prepare & maintain demonstration equipment for the instructors in the labs
• Provide mechanical support to other sections when required
• Provide technical support to the Machinist/Millwright sections and others sections as required
• Research equipment specifications for proper repair schedules and procedures
• Provide recommendations regarding new and repaired equipment maintenance planning and/or parts required to correct any problems or safety issues

• Safety Duties:
• Conduct safety inspections in the school, and proceed with remedial tasks and documentation based on inspection results
• Responsible for maintaining proper maintenance records and inspection reports on all equipment in the labs/shops
• Ensure hazardous waste is contained and disposed of in accordance with campus standards and Canadian safety standards

•  Purchasing and Procurement
• Purchase materials and tooling for Machinist and Millwright sections.
• Support the rest of the School of Manufacturing and Automation with purchasing as required
• Work with dedicated stockkeepers to maintain supply levels and vendor relationships

• Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) with Red Seal
• Class 5 Driver's license
• Emergency First Aid

Classification: A5248 - Millwright I

Salary: $78,811.10

Hours Per Week: 40

Posting closing date: Feb 24th, 2026

View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees.

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