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.
The Role
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
Qualifications & Experience
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
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