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Mechanical Engineering Technician - Fluid Power Automation

Co-op Format

Year 1
Sept-Dec Jan-Apr May-Aug Sept-Dec
Semester 1 Semester 2 Work Term 1 Semester 3
Year 2
Jan-Apr May-Aug Sept-Dec Jan-Apr
Work Term 2 Work Term 3 Work Term 4 Semester 4

Program of Studies

Semester 1

  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • CAD Concepts 1
  • Introductory Pneumatics
  • Mathematics
  • Communications
  • Workshop Technology

Semester 2

  • Introductory Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics 2
  • Generic Computer Training
  • Mathematics
  • Career Advancement
  • Options
    • CAD Concepts 2
    • Industrial Maintenance

Work Term 1

Semester 3

  • Hydraulics 1
  • Fluid Power Design
  • Machine Control
  • Industrial Control 

Work Term 2

Work Term 3

Work Term 4

Semester 4

  • Hydraulics 2
  • Design Project
  • Systems Studies
  • PLC Applications and Control
  • Active Citizenship
  • Continuous Improvement 

Work Term Capabilities
(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)

Work Term 1

  • troubleshooting basic hydraulic/pneumatic circuits
  • identifying and sizing basic hydraulic/pneumatic components
  • using basic measuring instruments such as verniers, micrometers, etc.
  • using basic hand tools
  • basic pipe fitting
  • use various metal cutting machines such as lathes, mills, surface grinders and drills
  • skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products
  • interpretation of schematics
  • reading engineering drawings
    • isometric projection
    • orthographic projection
  • familiar with AutoCAD
    • 2 dimensional aspects
    • isometric drawing generation
    • layer management
    • file management
  • electro pneumatic system control
  • developed leadership & team building skills

Work Term 2, 3 and 4

  • PCL programming
  • pneumatic and hydraulic circuit design
  • ladder logic development and applications
  • system design
  • machine control
  • closed-loopfeed back system

Additional Information

Mohawk College students enrolled in the two year Mechanical Engineering Technician program at the Stoney Creek campus will be earning more than a technician diploma! Mohawk College is a designated Key School by the Fluid Power Education Foundation and a member of both the Canadian and National Fluid Power Associations. Your diploma represents the first step towards professional certification within the Fluid Power industry.

Salary Range

  Work Term 1 Work Term 2 Work Term 3 Work Term 4
Range $10.00 - 16.50 $12.00 - 22.00 $12.00 - 22.00 $12.00 - 22.00
Average $14.25 $17.00 $17.00 $17.00

For further information, please contact:
Trent Jarvis, Employment Consultant
Mohawk College, P.O. Box 2034,  Hamilton, Ontario  L8N 3T2
Tel: 905-575-2171    Fax: 905-575-2359
Email: Trent Jarvis

Contact Us

Location and Hours:
Fennell Campus
Room i110
Monday to Friday

8:30am - 4:30pm

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Room B101
Wednesdays

8:30am - 4:30pm

IAHS Campus
Room 105
Mondays

8:30am - 4:30pm

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Room A113
Tuesdays

8:30am - 4:30pm

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