maintenance mechanic

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Machine set-up

Tasks

• Assemble mechanical equipment
• Assemble stationary industrial machinery
• Coach and instruct apprentices
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Installing machinery and equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Electrical and electronic controls
• Gas compressors
• Industrial and stationary engine
• Lathes and other machining tools
• Monorails
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Press brakes and metalworking equipment
• Pumps and compressors
• Tool grinders
• Welding equipment
• Forklift

Area of specialization

• Troubleshooting
• Bearing, seals and packing
• Welding

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan