Electrical apprentice Jobs in Truro, NS

Inland Technologies Canada is the world's premier airport environmental services company specializing in the management and processing of glycol effluent generated from aircraft deicing.

Our employees receive the following, based on eligibility requirements:

• Insurance - health, dental, life, AD&D and LTD

• Pension plan with employer match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discounts

• Competitive wages

• Flexible schedule

• Advancement opportunities

• On the job training

• $300 referral bonuses - unlimited

• Daily Pay

Position Overview:

The Mechanical Assembly Technician will work as part of a team to provide superior service and stakeholder satisfaction through responsibility for equipment assembly resulting in a quality and schedule driven environment, while ensuring the well-being of self and all internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

• Assemble/test specially designed equipment for recovering and processing de-icing fluids to ensure proper working condition;

• Perform equipment builds and repairs using a variety of hand and power tools, cranes/lifts, while following all safety procedures and regulations;

• Conduct end of assembly function and performance verification tests and adjust assembled systems to meet performance specifications;

• Set hydraulic pressures, flows, and other system adjustments to ensure assembled equipment meets specifications;

• Disassemble and rebuild component assemblies, including troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions and restoring to proper working order;

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3rd year registered apprentice or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• Previous experience with heavy equipment diagnostics, repair, maintenance or assembly;

• The ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair systems such as hydraulics, powertrains and electrical and electronic systems used in heavy duty equipment and truck and transport vehicles;

• Willingness to be trained on other duties and positions within the fabrication facility;

• Ability to follow drawings, schematics, procedures, to make and or assemble sub-assemblies, along with kits for electrical, and hydraulic systems without damage to pre-painted parts for a final product that passes Inland’s Quality and Operational standards;

• Ability to work independently to achieve project goals before deadline;

• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel;

• Read, write, speak and communicate effectively;

• Ability to interpret documents including safety rules, operating and procedure manuals;

• Ability to work as part of a team;

• Ability to maintain a positive and good-natured attitude;

• Ability to remain calm and perform under pressure and within fixed time constraints;

• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Work Environment:

• The Mechanical Assembly Technician will work in a manufacturing and production working environment. There will be regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions (wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and vibration). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. There may be times when the Mechanical Assembly Technician will be required to work outside of their normal work schedule, so that we may meet the needs of our customers and/or operational requirements.

Physical Demands:

• It is expected that the employee be physically fit and able to perform all operational requirements;

• Position involves standing for extended periods of time as well as bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing, using hands to control tools and feel objects, reaching with hands and arms;

• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently;

• Wearing of personal protective equipment when required and full mobility allowing for freedom of movement in high-risk environment;

• Must be able to speak clearly and hear efficiently to comprehend instructions;

• Employees must have the ability to climb 15-foot heights for work;

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus;

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.