IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. Are you a College Student in a Mechanical Engineering Program and looking for a Co-Op placement to gain experience and knowledge in a Research and Development Facility? Look no further! We have an exciting opportunity for a student familiar with the Machining Process and machine Shop Procedures in our Mississauga R&D facility. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters! Job Summary The incumbent’s engineering duties involve carrying out projects, segments of projects, CNC Programming, CNC Milling machine setup and operations, tooling modifications, assisting in R&D molding and extrusion trials, part testing, developing manufacturing processes and/or work instructions, supporting new product launches and duties assigned by the manager or R&D Operations specialists. The salary for this position is between 23$ and 27 $ per hour, depending on the student's years of studies and experience. Principal Responsibilities Set up and operate a 3-axis CNC milling machine for precision machining tasks. Develop CNC milling programs using Mastercam software to support tooling and prototyping activities. Safely operate a variety of tool room equipment, including conventional lathes, milling machines, pedestal drills, and bandsaws. Utilize precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, vernier calipers, and height gauges to ensure dimensional accuracy. Assemble and maintain jigs and fixtures to support manufacturing and testing processes. Assist R&D Operations Technicians with mold and extrusion die changeovers and related tooling tasks. Assist R&D Operations Technicians in IMM, extrusion trials and blending. Coordinate with external vendors for tooling fabrication, modifications, and repairs. Perform initial inspection and evaluation of molds upon receipt to ensure compliance with specifications. Create 3D models and technical drawings for machining and tooling applications. Collaborate with R&D Operations Technicians and the Project Coordinator to observe and evaluate mold testing and support any required modifications. Design custom jigs and fixtures using 3D CAD software to enhance manufacturing and testing efficiency. Qualifications & Experience Training / Experience in CNC programming using Mastercam Training / Experience in setting up and operating a CNC Milling machine. Ability to operate 3D CAD systems (SolidWorks, AutoCAD experience) will be an asset. Knowledge of Injection Molds or Extrusion Tooling will be an asset. Effective in a team environment. Ability to work independently Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with all contacts. Strong communication and organizational skills. Strong computer skills with windows, Word, Excel, Database software, Office suites. Experience building and designing custom fixtures. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously bringing all to timely conclusions. Working towards Mechanical Engineering degree, diploma, or equivalent Familiar with machining processes and machine shop procedures and safety. Ability to prioritize multiple actions based on needs, importance and resources available to accomplish. IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected] At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com. Aliaxis’ Purpose Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

R&D Co-op Student, Winter 2027***Etudiante Coop R&D, Hiver 2027.

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