About the Company:
Wilshire Works Inc. is an entrepreneurial manufacturing company. We develop and manufacture innovative solutions for healthcare and industrial applications.

Position Available:
Technical Lead Hand - Wilshire Works Inc | Bracebridge, ON

We are seeking a recent electrical, mechanical, process, or mechatronic engineering graduate or skilled handyperson who enjoys hands-on problem-solving and wants to apply engineering knowledge in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment.

The employer is open to candidates with any background who are eager and skilled to complete a range of hands-on tasks, while receiving some training from the Owner. The employer is open to providing compensation based on skilled certifications, but there is room to grow and develop skills if they can bring a dependable attitude and mechnically inclined nature into the role.

We are looking for a technically minded person who demonstrates passion, curiosity, initiative, practical problem-solving, a willingness to learn and coach-ability.

Compensation & Hours

Starting wage: $25/hour with opportunity to earn $30+/hour, depending on your skill sets

Monthly increases based on demonstrated competence, safe work practices, productivity and independence

Exceptional candidates may negotiate their starting wage

Typical working hours: 9:30 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

Flex time available

Position Details and Responsibilities:
Wilshire Works has a variety of projects in the pipeline to support the installation of a new process production line. If you lack some of the technical skill sets listed below, but wish to learn them, that’s great. This role offers exposure to a wide range of engineering and technical manufacturing-related challenges. Every day will be different. Do you have…

Strong mechanical aptitude

Experience in getting your hands dirty

Safe working habits

Problem-solving skills

Basic manual drafting or CAD design skills





Machine shop experience

Ability to work at heights

Setting up and printing on a 3D printer

Comfortable with working on 12-24VDC and household voltage applications

Basic understanding of production-line automation and PLC controls

Experience with basic stick construction

Experience with Raspberry Pi and Arduino process control systems

Some Tasks

Equipment refurbishment and installation

Develop preventive maintenance protocols

Quality control, component testing and data analysis

New product development and prototyping

Develop process and workstation ergonomics improvements

Install security and monitoring systems

When needed, assist production staff with assembly, packaging and shipping

You may also work on custom fabrication projects, including trailer modification, using welding equipment, composite materials and work on other mechanical or electrical projects

Landscaping and snow clearing tasks when needed

Technical Skills
Experience with the following is an asset, but training is provided:

CAD and 3D printing

Machine-shop equipment

Soldering and electrical wiring

Raspberry Pi and Arduino and electronic projects

PLC controls and troubleshooting

MIG welding and oxy-acetylene fusion welding and brazing

Basic timber frame construction

Hand and power tool usage

Working Conditions:

Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing setting, inside and outside

Strong commitment to workplace safety

Employees must have comfortable safety footwear and fitted medium-duty gloves. Wilshire Works provides additional PPE when required

Able to work independently while contributing to a small team

A 100% non-smoker or non-vaporer
Due to the nature of the products manufactured, the employer cannot allow any contaminants related to scrents or tobacco residue as it impacts the quality of the products within their facility.

Access to a vehicle: public transportation is not available to this workplace.

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