Posted 2 months ago
Co-op/Student - R&D Technician
@ Elmer's Manufacturing Ltd
Altona, Manitoba
Overview
Elmer's Manufacturing Ltd is hiring a co-op/student R&D Technician for a 4-month term starting in May, near Altona, MB. The role builds prototypes, jigs, fixtures and test stands and supports on-site testing for product development. The posting offers a competitive salary and asks for welding and machinery repair experience along with blueprint reading.
Responsibilities:
- Fabricate and assemble prototypes, jigs, fixtures and test stands
- Provide structured feedback on builds to designers
- Support on-site testing and monitor tests
- Support shop maintenance and kitting
Requirements summary:
- Fabrication, welding and machinery repair experience
- Ability to read blueprints and sketches
- Self-starter who works with minimal supervision
- Engineering or engineering technology bachelor or diploma, completed or in progress
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Engineering Technology |
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Elmer's Manufacturing Ltd
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Our vision is to develop innovative agricultural equipment and solutions that maximize farming potential.
Full company description
Elmer’s Manufacturing Ltd. designs, manufactures, and supports high-quality, innovative equipment focusing on the needs of progressive farmers. Elmer’s started as a small farm business in 1978 and has grown from building row crop cultivators to an extensive and diversified group of equipment lines for any size farming operation. Today Elmer's product lines include the Haulmaster Grain Cart, Super 7 Harrow, Wolverine Ditcher, Ravage Bale Processor and Transfer Tracks. Elmer's continues to expand its facilities and equipment capabilities to maintain the company’s vision to provide innovative agricultural equipment and solutions for maximizing farming potential to feed the world.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,911
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 119
- Reported office locations
- 9118 Hwy 30 North, Altona, MB R0G0B0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Elmer's Manufacturing
- Specialties
- Grain Carts
- Harrows
- Design and Fabrication
- Row Crop Equipment
- Bale Processor
- Ditcher
- and Tracks
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Elmer’s Manufacturing Ltd. designs, manufactures, and supports high-quality, innovative equipment focusing on the needs of progressive farmers. Elmer’s started as a small farm business in 1978 and has grown from building row crop cultivators to an extensive and diversified group of equipment lines for any size farming operation. Today Elmer's product lines include the Haulmaster Grain Cart, Super 7 Harrow…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Altona, MB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Specialties | Grain CartsHarrowsDesign and FabricationRow Crop EquipmentBale ProcessorDitcherand Tracks |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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At Elmer's we’ve been equipping farmers with innovative solutions for 40 years. Owning and operating our own farm we understand what farmers need and want out of our products and our company. We strive to provide our customers with products that will effectively handle even the toughest environments. Harvest after harvest, our mission is to produce world-class farm equipment for the needs of the progressive farmer.
We have an upcoming opportunity in the Research and Development Department as an R&D Technician. Your core mission in this role is to assist the R&D team with product development projects and assignments. You’ll collaborate effectively with other team members – both R&D and Cross-Functional - to solve critical problems throughout the product development process.
Availability: 4-month term starting in May
In This Role You Will
- Fabricate and assemble prototypes, jigs and fixtures and test stands.
- Provide structured feedback on builds to designers.
- Support on-site testing by fabricating and assembling test fixtures, monitoring tests and operating equipment.
- Support regular shop functions such as maintenance and kitting.
We’re Looking For
- Experience in fabricating, welding and repair of machinery
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and sketches
- Passion and ability for problem solving and decision making
- Must be a self-starter and work well with minimal supervision
- Ability to operate farm equipment would be an asset
- Bachelor or Diploma in Engineering or Engineering Tech. (completed or in progress)
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a dynamic, growing workplace that provides opportunities for all staff to have an impact.
Our facility is conveniently situated near Altona, MB. Altona is an attractive, caring, and progressive community with abundant cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for all ages. With amenities and opportunities that rival much larger municipalities, there’s no better place to be.
Elmer’s Manufacturing Ltd. welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
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