Job Title: Applications Engineering Lab Technician (1-Year Contract)
Location: Brampton, ON (On-site)
Victaulic, founded in 1919, revolutionized pipe assembly with the invention of
the "Victory Joint." Today, it's a global leader in grooved mechanical pipe
joining and flow control solutions. With over 4,000 patents and operations in
140+ countries, Victaulic serves various industries, including commercial
construction, fire protection, industrial construction, maritime, mining, oil,
gas, chemical, power generation, and water/wastewater. The company offers a wide
range of products, solutions, and services, including couplings, valves,
fittings, and engineering design support. Notable projects include the Hoover
Dam, World Trade Center Complex, Eiffel Tower, and Shanghai Tower. With 5,500+
employees and 700+ sales reps., Victaulic continues to innovate and exceed
customer expectations worldwide. For more information, visit www.victaulic.com
[http://www.victaulic.com/].
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Applications Engineering
Lab Technician for a 1-year contract to support our Application Engineering Team
at our Brampton facility. This is a great opportunity to apply your technical
knowledge in a lab setting while gaining exposure to our products, testing
processes, and industry standards. Possibility of contract extension based on
business needs.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll support lab operations, product evaluation, and technical
investigations by:
- Becoming proficient with Victaulic’s products, including couplings, valves,
fittings, grooving tools, and related systems.
- Conducting troubleshooting and performance assessments on new tools to ensure
readiness for field deployment.
- Inspecting and evaluating returned tools and components under warranty claims
to determine functionality and root cause issues.
- Operating and maintaining pipe grooving tools, performing grooving tasks as
required.
- Assisting with lab testing and product demonstrations, including hydrostatic,
flex, bending moment, and air testing.
- Maintaining and calibrating lab equipment; recording results, logs, charts,
and reports.
- Supporting inventory control of lab materials, organizing incoming parts and
managing warranty returns.
- Ensuring the lab is clean, organized, and in line with Lean practices and
company safety protocols.
- Participating in safety reviews and adhering to all health and safety
procedures.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical diploma preferred; minimum of 3 years of
industry experience required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and high attention to detail.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics, perform shop math, and
use precision instruments.
- Physically able to lift within OSHA-approved limits and work on ladders or
scaffolds.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and other software applications for data
entry and reporting.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to take both verbal and written instructions and work independently
or as part of a team.
What We Offer
- A 1-year opportunity to work with a global industry leader.
- Exposure to innovative technologies and hands-on engineering processes.
- A collaborative and safety-focused team environment.
- Opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of mechanical piping systems and
tools.
If you’re technically inclined and looking to grow your experience with a
respected, forward-thinking company, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Victaulic’s Brampton-based engineering lab team.
Salary: $65 – 68k
Victaulic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants
without discrimination based on age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship,
religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran
status, or any other protected status. Join us in creating an inclusive
workplace that values the unique contributions of individuals from all
backgrounds.
Victaulic is committed to providing equitable opportunities to all applicants
and welcome applications from all qualified persons. Accommodations
are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the
selection process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us
at hr.canada@victaulic.com [hr.canada@victaulcic.com] and we will work with you
to meet your needs.
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